Sports Studies

Course summary

This is a course for learners who enjoy sport and are keen to investigate how the human mind and body excel in the sporting environment. For those pupils with at least 5 GCSEs at grade 5 or above, the course provides an opportunity for practical, hands-on learning. We would suggest that a grade 5 or higher in science (particularly biology) would be extremely beneficial in maximising the outcome at the end of this course. BTEC qualifications are designed for students wanting to specialise in the wider contexts of coaching skills, techniques, tactics, anatomy and physiology. They are ideal for the workplace due to the combination of transferable theoretical and practical skills. This qualification also enables students to develop other skills such as critical thinking, communication, leadership and motivating others. It is not imperative for pupils to have studied GCSE physical education, although those wishing to study the course must be prepared to engage in a substantial amount of theoretical work. What will I be studying? Year 12 • Unit 1 Anatomy and Physiology • Unit 3 Professional Development in the Sports Industry • Unit 5 Application of Fitness Testing Foundation Diploma Only Year 13 • Unit 2 Fitness Training and Programming Health Sport and Wellbeing • Unit 7 Practical Sports Performance • Unit 4 Sports Leadership Foundation Diploma Only • Unit 6 Sports Psychology Foundation Diploma Only