Sports Studies

Course summary

This is intended as an Applied General qualification, equivalent in size to two A Levels. It has been designed as part of a two- year programme, normally in conjunction with one or more qualifications at Level 3. This qualification is aimed at learners looking to progress to higher education in this sector 720 GLH Equivalent in size to two A Levels. 9 units of which 6 are mandatory and 3 are external. Unit 1 - Anatomy and Physiology – 120GLH* Unit 2 – Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-Being – 120GLH* Unit 3 – Professional Development in the Sports Industry – 60GLH* Unit 4 – Sports Leadership – 60GLH* Unit 5 – Application Fitness Testing – 60GLH Unit 7 – Practical Sports Performance – 60GLH Unit 17 – Sports Injury Management – 60GLH Unit 22 – Investigating Business in the Sports and Active Leisure Industry – 90GLH* Unit 23 – Skill Acquisition – 90GLH*