What will I study Applied Anatomy and Physiology: The cardiovascular system, respiratory system, neuromuscular system, musculo-skeletal system and energy system. Skill Acquisition: transfer of skills, skill classification, learning theories, use of guidance, memory, information processing, schema theory. Sport and Society: globalisation, history of sport and sociological theories. Exercise Physiology: Diet and nutrition, training methods, periodisation, injury prevention and rehabilitation. Biomechanics: principles, Newton’s laws, levers, linear motion, angular motion, projectile motion and fluid mechanics. Sport Psychology: personality, attitudes, arousal, anxiety, aggression, motivation, achievement motivation, social facilitation, attribution theory, self-efficacy and confidence, leadership and stress management. Sport, Society and Technology: concepts of physical activity, development of elite performers, ethics, violence, drugs, law, commercialisation and technology.
5 in GCSE PE 4 in GCSE English Language 4 in GCSE Science One sport played to a high club or County level (currently only basketball is available within the sixth form) A-level Courses For A-Level courses the general entry requirements are five GCSEs at 4+ including 4 in English (literature or language) and Maths. Vocational BTEC Courses Four GCSEs at 4+ including English and/or Maths and a merit if you have studied the course in year 11.
How will I be assessed? The course is divided into the following sections: 70% theory (as above). 30% practical (basketball academy) 70% of the final grade comes from two theory papers covering the above topics, and 30% comes from assessment of practical performance.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | West Sussex |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Upper Boundstone Lane, Sompting, BN15 9QZ |
What will I study Applied Anatomy and Physiology: The cardiovascular system, respiratory system, neuromuscular system, musculo-skeletal system and energy system. Skill Acquisition: transfer of skills, skill classification, learning theories, use of guidance, memory, information processing, schema theory. Sport and Society: globalisation, history of sport and sociological theories. Exercise Physiology: Diet and nutrition, training methods, periodisation, injury prevention and rehabilitation. Biomechanics: principles, Newton’s laws, levers, linear motion, angular motion, projectile motion and fluid mechanics. Sport Psychology: personality, attitudes, arousal, anxiety, aggression, motivation, achievement motivation, social facilitation, attribution theory, self-efficacy and confidence, leadership and stress management. Sport, Society and Technology: concepts of physical activity, development of elite performers, ethics, violence, drugs, law, commercialisation and technology.
5 in GCSE PE 4 in GCSE English Language 4 in GCSE Science One sport played to a high club or County level (currently only basketball is available within the sixth form) A-level Courses For A-Level courses the general entry requirements are five GCSEs at 4+ including 4 in English (literature or language) and Maths. Vocational BTEC Courses Four GCSEs at 4+ including English and/or Maths and a merit if you have studied the course in year 11.
How will I be assessed? The course is divided into the following sections: 70% theory (as above). 30% practical (basketball academy) 70% of the final grade comes from two theory papers covering the above topics, and 30% comes from assessment of practical performance.