Sports Studies

Course summary

This course is suitable for students who wish to study Sport at University or via an Apprenticeship route. Students will complete 9 different units over 2 years. There are 3 external exams and 6 internal coursework units. The course is made up of both practical and theoretical lessons. Why Study? The practical and theoretical elements of the course allow a wide range of students to gain success. This course is the equivalent of 2 A levels and is made up of 9 different units. Key Units/ Content: Unit 1- Anatomy and Physiology (external exam taken at the end of Y12) Unit 2- Fitness testing training and programming (external synopsis exam taken in Y13) Unit 22- Investigating Business in Sport (external synopsis exam taken in Y12) Unit 7- Practical Sport (coursework unit completed in Y12) Unit 3- Professional Development in the Sports Industry (coursework unit completed in Y13) Unit 17- Injury in Sport (coursework unit completed in Y12) Unit 25- Rules and Regulations in Sport (coursework unit in Y12/13) Unit 23- Skill Acquisition in Sport (coursework unit completed in Y12/13) Unit 4- Sports Leadership (coursework unit completed in Y13)