Sports Studies
The Maplesden Noakes School - Kent
01622759036
Buckland Road, Maidstone, ME16 0TJ
Course summary

Combining classroom theory with practical sport you will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of different sporting activities and events. Lessons will vary in style to tailor to the needs of the unit being taught. You will experience group work, independent research, and teacher input along with educational trips and student-led sessions to your peers and younger students. Course equivalent to two A Levels Nine units were taught of which nine are mandatory Mandatory Unit 1 Anatomy and Physiology Mandatory Unit 2 Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being Mandatory Unit 3 Professional development in the sports industry Mandatory Unit 4 Sports Leadership Mandatory Unit 5 Application of Fitness Testing Mandatory Unit 7 Practical Sports Performance Mandatory Unit 8 Coaching for Performance Mandatory Unit 22 Business in Sport Mandatory Unit 23 Skill Acquisition *This course is subject to change following updates from the course provider.

Entry requirements

Minimum of 5 GCSE passes at grade 4 or above including Maths and English. Grade 4-9 in GCSE P.E. or BTEC Sports Merit or Higher.

How you'll be assessed

Units 1 & 2 are assessed through exams. Unit 1 the exam is taken in January. All other units are assessed through pieces of coursework which can be presented in a variety of ways depending on the requirements or content of the unit. This can include written or verbal presentations, reports, data analysis, coaching logs, and plans.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityKent
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressBuckland Road, Maidstone, ME16 0TJ