Are you a sports enthusiast eager to delve deeper into the science and psychology behind athletic performance? Are you considering a career in sports Science, facility management, or health promotion? Queen Mary’s College is renowned for our exceptional sporting programme, team successes and state-of-the-art facilities. On this highly regarded course you will shape your understanding of sport and its impact on society. You will explore diverse topics such as exercise physiology, movement analysis and sports psychology. This course will give you an insight into how the human body performs and the factors that contribute to athletic success. Our students develop skills that are highly valued by the sports industry. With outstanding progression rates into employment and higher education, this course opens doors to a range of exciting opportunities. Beyond the world of sports, our students have pursued diverse academic and career paths, including biomedical sciences, physiotherapy, economics, engineering, equine studies, and more. The versatility of this qualification opens doors to a multitude of opportunities, from physiotherapy to sports coaching and even apprenticeship schemes with major accountancy and software firms.
General entry requirements are 5 or more GCSEs graded 4/5 or above including English Language, and ideally, Maths. To study this course, Grade 5 in Double Science is required. PE GCSE beneficial but not essential.
70% of the course is assessed through 2 exams at the end of the 2nd year. The remaining 30% is split evenly between a written piece of coursework and a practical assessment of your performance in one sport.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Hampshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Cliddesden Road, Basingstoke, RG21 3HF |
Are you a sports enthusiast eager to delve deeper into the science and psychology behind athletic performance? Are you considering a career in sports Science, facility management, or health promotion? Queen Mary’s College is renowned for our exceptional sporting programme, team successes and state-of-the-art facilities. On this highly regarded course you will shape your understanding of sport and its impact on society. You will explore diverse topics such as exercise physiology, movement analysis and sports psychology. This course will give you an insight into how the human body performs and the factors that contribute to athletic success. Our students develop skills that are highly valued by the sports industry. With outstanding progression rates into employment and higher education, this course opens doors to a range of exciting opportunities. Beyond the world of sports, our students have pursued diverse academic and career paths, including biomedical sciences, physiotherapy, economics, engineering, equine studies, and more. The versatility of this qualification opens doors to a multitude of opportunities, from physiotherapy to sports coaching and even apprenticeship schemes with major accountancy and software firms.
General entry requirements are 5 or more GCSEs graded 4/5 or above including English Language, and ideally, Maths. To study this course, Grade 5 in Double Science is required. PE GCSE beneficial but not essential.
70% of the course is assessed through 2 exams at the end of the 2nd year. The remaining 30% is split evenly between a written piece of coursework and a practical assessment of your performance in one sport.