Sports Studies

Course summary

The course offers an accepted qualification for entry to university and is highly desirable for courses in Sport Science, Physiotherapy, Sport Journalism, Physical Education teaching, Sports Coaching and the Leisure and Recreation industry as a whole. Alternatively, candidates can use the UCAS points awarded to gain entry onto entirely unrelated courses should they wish to study a different subject at degree level. Learners will be prepared for exams or complete assignments in the following 4 modules: Anatomy and Physiology (exam, externally assessed) Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-Being (synoptic paper, externally assessed) Professional Development in the Sports Industry (coursework: internally assessed) Practical Sports Performance (coursework: internally assessed)