Sports Studies

Course summary

Anyone intending to pursue health, fitness, or sports-related occupations in the future such as recreation management, sports development, coaching, instructing, or teaching. It allows you to explore sports both theoretically and as a performer. The equivalent of 2 A levels, you can study it alongside other level 3 courses such as A levels or other work-related qualifications. You'll get transferable skills such as teamwork, leadership, and resilience that are useful for a variety of careers and higher education courses. You will investigate human anatomy and physiology, focusing on the musculoskeletal and cardiorespiratory systems and how they function during sport and fitness. You will learn about client screening and lifestyle assessment, fitness training methods, and fitness programming. You'll investigate the sports industry and the career opportunities within it and develop your own career action plan. There will be opportunities to study what makes a good leader and to develop skills and techniques to lead activities. You'll be able to take additional optional units from a range including topics such as sports psychology, sports injury management, leisure center operations, and coaching.