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 coursework assignments in the following 9 modules: Unit 1: Anatomy and Physiology (exam: externally assessed). Unit 2: Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Wellbeing (synoptic: externally assessed). Unit 22: Investigating Business in the Sport and Active Leisure Industry (exam: externally assessed). Unit 3: Professional Development in the Sports Industry (coursework: internally assessed). Unit 4: Sports Leadership (coursework: internally assessed). Unit 5: Application of Fitness Testing (coursework: internally assessed). Unit 6: Sports Psychology (coursework: internally assessed). Unit 8: Coaching for Performance (coursework: internally assessed). Unit 23: Skill Acquisition in Sport (coursework: internally assessed).
The course is 45% externally assessed and 55% internally assessed. The external assessment includes two exams and one synoptic paper.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £16,800 - £22,119; Boarding £33,720 - £36,966 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Denstone, Uttoxeter, ST14 5HN |
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 coursework assignments in the following 9 modules: Unit 1: Anatomy and Physiology (exam: externally assessed). Unit 2: Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Wellbeing (synoptic: externally assessed). Unit 22: Investigating Business in the Sport and Active Leisure Industry (exam: externally assessed). Unit 3: Professional Development in the Sports Industry (coursework: internally assessed). Unit 4: Sports Leadership (coursework: internally assessed). Unit 5: Application of Fitness Testing (coursework: internally assessed). Unit 6: Sports Psychology (coursework: internally assessed). Unit 8: Coaching for Performance (coursework: internally assessed). Unit 23: Skill Acquisition in Sport (coursework: internally assessed).
The course is 45% externally assessed and 55% internally assessed. The external assessment includes two exams and one synoptic paper.