Sports / Movement Science

Course summary

You will study several applied sciences to gain further insight into Sports and Exercise Science building on from GCSE Physical Education. It has similarities to A-Level Physical Education in content but differs in the assessment method, thus suiting pupils who prefer coursework-based assessment without the practical assessment of A-Level. In addition to the sector-specific content, the requirements of the qualification will mean that you will develop the transferable and higher-order skills which are valued by higher education providers and employers. For example, the study of field-based and laboratory-based fitness testing requires you to carry out sport science tests, and then to analyse and draw conclusions from their findings. On both qualifications, you will explore units including: • Functional Anatomy. • Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology. • Coaching for Performance and Fitness. • Biomechanics in Sport and Exercise Science. In addition to these, on the Diploma (2 A-Level equivalent) you will study additional units including Sport and Exercise Physiology, Field-based and Laboratory-based Fitness Testing, Applied Research Methods and Specialised Fitness Training.