Course information
Sports Studies
Kirkham Grammar School - Lancashire
01772684264
Ribby Road, Kirkham, Preston, PR4 2BH
Course summary

Unit 1: Anatomy and Physiology Learners explore how the skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular and respiratory systems function and the fundamentals of the energy systems. Unit 2: Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Wellbeing Learners explore client screening and lifestyle assessment, fitness training methods and fitness programming to support improvements in a client's health and wellbeing. Unit 3: Professional Development in the Sports Industry Learners explore the knowledge and skills required for different career pathways in the sports industry. They will take part in, and reflect on, a personal skills audit, career action plan and practical interview assessment activities. Unit 4: Practical Sports Performance Learners study the skills, techniques, tactics and rules of selected sports through active participation in individual/team sports.

Entry requirements

Pupils must normally achieve five GCSEs in grades 9 to 4, including English and Maths. Candidates are expected to have a grade of 6 or above in the subjects they wish to take in the Sixth Form. Consideration will be given in exceptional circumstances to change this by the Headmaster.

How you'll be assessed

Unit 1: Anatomy and Physiology This unit is assessed externally with a 1.5 hours written examination set and marked by Pearson. Unit 2: Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Wellbeing This unit is assessed externally with a task which is externally set and marked by Pearson and completed under supervised conditions. Unit 3: Professional Development in the Sports Industry This unit is assessed internally through various tasks and is moderated externally by Pearson. Unit 4: Practical Sports Performance This unit is assessed internally through various tasks and practical sessions and is moderated externally by Pearson.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityLancashire
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeCo-Educational
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Sixth Form FeeUnknown
AddressRibby Road, Kirkham, Preston, PR4 2BH