Sports Studies

Course summary

ls a career in sport where you see your future? The course will cover a wider aspect of sport, allowing you the opportunities to develop a large bank of knowledge that can be taken further. It builds on the single award providing you flexibility to specialise later on. You will cover a mixture of units ranging from: - Anatomy and Physiology in Sport - muscular, skeletal, energy, cardiovascular and respiratory systems. - Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-Being - lifestyle factors, health screening, nutrition and training. - Professional Development in the Sports Industry - careers, development plans and interview techniques. - Skill Acquisition - information processing, theories and teaching. - Investigating Business in Sport and the Active Leisure Industry - finance, marketing, business models and features. - Application of Fitness Testing - research, carry out and evaluate fitness tests. - Sports Leadership - skills, qualities, characteristics and leadership styles. - Sports Event Organisation - planning, implementing and reviewing.