Sports Studies

Course summary

Aims of the course • Develop students’ knowledge, understanding and skills of the principles of Sport and Physical Activity. • Gain an insight into the sector as they investigate opportunities for delivering sport and physical activity to a wide range of participants. • Gain core skills required for employment or further study in the sector such as communication, analysis, organisation and adaptation. The course will involve covering a range of units throughout the 2-year course taken from a variety of topic options, they are: • Body systems and the effects of physical activity • Sports coaching and activity leadership • Sports organisation and development • Working safely in sports, exercise, health and leisure • Physical activity for specific groups • Organisation of sports events • Sports injuries and rehabilitation • Practical skills in sports and physical activities A range of delivery strategies will be used, this will include both theory and practical application. It will also include research and observing or interviewing those who currently work in the sports sector.