This qualification is equivalent to one A-Level and is designed for post-16 learners who aim to progress to higher education or directly into the sports sector. It covers essential areas such as Anatomy and Physiology, Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport, and Well-being, and Professional Development in the Sports Industry. Additionally, students can choose an optional unit from areas like Sports Leadership, Sports Psychology, or Fitness Testing. The course emphasizes applied learning, combining theoretical knowledge with practical skills.
Externally assessed units involve written exams and task-based assessments set by Pearson. The key units assessed externally include: Unit 1: Anatomy and Physiology (written exam, 1.5 hours, 80 marks) Unit 2: Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport, and Well-being (task-based assessment with case study, supervised, 2.5 hours). Internally assessed units require students to complete assignments set and marked by teachers, subject to external verification. The internal assessment covers units like: Unit 3: Professional Development in the Sports Industry An optional unit (e.g., Sports Leadership or Sports Psychology).
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Greenwich |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | 145 Bexley Road, Eltham, London, SE9 2PT |
This qualification is equivalent to one A-Level and is designed for post-16 learners who aim to progress to higher education or directly into the sports sector. It covers essential areas such as Anatomy and Physiology, Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport, and Well-being, and Professional Development in the Sports Industry. Additionally, students can choose an optional unit from areas like Sports Leadership, Sports Psychology, or Fitness Testing. The course emphasizes applied learning, combining theoretical knowledge with practical skills.
Externally assessed units involve written exams and task-based assessments set by Pearson. The key units assessed externally include: Unit 1: Anatomy and Physiology (written exam, 1.5 hours, 80 marks) Unit 2: Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport, and Well-being (task-based assessment with case study, supervised, 2.5 hours). Internally assessed units require students to complete assignments set and marked by teachers, subject to external verification. The internal assessment covers units like: Unit 3: Professional Development in the Sports Industry An optional unit (e.g., Sports Leadership or Sports Psychology).