Sports Studies

Course summary

Learners will be given the chance to investigate the skills, abilities and performance elements that make professional athletes successful. This is designed for post-16 learners who aim to progress to higher education and ultimately to employment in the sport sector. Learners will study three mandatory units which will investigate anatomy and physiology, fitness training and programming and professional development in the sports industry. Learners will also choose one optional unit from a range which has been designed to support choices in progression to sport courses in higher education, and to link with relevant occupational areas.