Sports Studies

Course summary

This is the equivalent in size to a single A level, with an option of extending to the Diploma in Sport, which is equivalent to two A levels. The nature of the qualification takes the emphasis away from examination assessments and instead is a combination of assignments, tasks and written assessments. Unit 1: Anatomy and Physiology (120 GLH) • The effects of sport & exercise on the skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular and respiratory systems. • The fundamentals of the energy systems. Unit 2: Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being • Examine lifestyle factors and their effects on health and well-being • The screening processes for training programmes. • Programme related nutritional needs. • Training methods for different components of fitness. • Training programme design. Unit 3: Professional Development in the Sports Industry • Career and job opportunities in the sports industry • Skills audit to inform a career development action plan. • Activity: Recruitment processes that lead to a successful job offer. • Reflection on performance in recruitment and selection activity. Unit 5: Application of Fitness Testing – the requirements of fitness testing and how to safely conduct a range of fitness tests for different components of fitness.