Sports Studies
Weatherhead High School - Wirral
01516314400
Breck Rd, Wallasey, CH44 3HS
Course summary

This course allows students with a genuine interest in sport the opportunity to gain a qualification which will support their progression to higher education if taken alongside other qualifications or to direct employment in the sports sector. Students will develop transferable skills through their studies, such as improved communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively, as well as inter-personal skills (adaptability, resilience and self management).

Entry requirements

You must have achieved at least a grade 5 in both examination papers on the GCSE Physical Education course. You must have achieved at least a grade 5 in English, Maths and Science.

How you'll be assessed

Unit 1 – Anatomy and Physiology ■ This unit is assessed via an examination lasting 1 hour, 30 minutes Unit 2 – Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-Being ■ This unit is externally assessed. 2 hours, 30 minutes Unit 3 – Professional Development in the Sports Industry ■ This unit is assessed internally Unit 7 – Practical Sports ■ Students understand the rules and regulations associated with an individual / team sport. Students will undergo practicals of these activities in both a controlled and competitive event. They will evaluate their performance and make recommendations on how to improve their application of skills in both sports This unit is internally assessed

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityWirral
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeGirls
AddressBreck Rd, Wallasey, CH44 3HS