Sports Studies

Course summary

Sport is a key theme of both education and health policy and we want students to develop the underpinning knowledge and practical skills to continue with further education and/or work in the sector. The need for people to lead healthy and active rather than sedentary lifestyles is increasingly prominent in respect of government initiatives. This qualification offers learners the chance to develop different types of skills through practical means; communication, problem solving, team working, evaluation and analysis, performing under pressure, and formulating written findings from practical investigation. This qualification has been designed with practical and engaging ways of teaching in mind and enable learners to: • Develop a knowledge that physical activity, training and lifestyle can have on body systems. • Gain knowledge into the theory of what makes a good sports coach and activity leaders and methods that can be employed to improve performance of participants. • Understand the organisations involved in sport in the UK and the different organisations in the development of sports. • Develop the knowledge and skills required to plan, promote, deliver and review a successful sporting event. • Gain knowledge how to apply new skills, tactics, techniques and knowledge in individual, team sports and outdoor activities.