Sports Studies

Course summary

why study this subject? The course has been designed, in collaboration with experts spanning the breadth of the leisure and fitness sector, using refreshing and exciting content, that’s up to date, engaging, fit for purpose, and suitable for the needs of students. The qualification will develop your knowledge, understanding, and skills of the principles of sport and physical activity. This qualification is for learners 16 years old or over who want to study sport, leisure or fitness. This qualification is not just about being able to play sports, it will provide learners with the skills, knowledge, and understanding to progress into Higher Education in a sport-related program. Learners will take between five and six units made up of mandatory and optional units: Everybody will study the following mandatory units: • Body systems and the effects of physical activity • Sports coaching and activity leadership • Sports organization and development These units will give learners an understanding of sport in the wider contexts of coaching and leadership, anatomy and physiology, the body’s short- and long-term responses to physical activity and the framework of sport in the UK and the organizations involved. Learners will also develop transferable skills such as planning, communication, adaptability, and leadership.