Sports Studies

Course summary

Course Content Unit 1 – Body systems and the Effects of physical activity In this unit you will gain an understanding of the structures and functions of the key body systems, how these support and impact performance in sports, and the effects that physical activity has on them. Unit 2 – Sports coaching and activity leadership This unit will give you an understanding of the theory of what makes good sports coaches and activity leaders and methods that can be employed to improve the performance of sports participants. Unit 3 – Sports organization and development In this unit, you will gain an understanding of the organizations involved in sports in the UK, their roles and responsibilities, and how they work together. Unit 5 – Performance analysis in sport and excercise This unit will give you the skills and knowledge required to carry out performance profiling and analysis and deliver feedback to the performers in a manner that is suitable for them. Unit 17 – Sports injuries and rehabilitation This unit will teach you how to recognize and treat common sports injuries both immediately and through longer-term rehabilitation programs, the possible psychological impacts of sports injuries, and how to minimize the risk of sports injuries occurring in the first instance.