Sports Studies

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.