Sports Studies

Course summary

This course includes elements of both theory and practical sport and will allow you to investigate the diversity within sport, health, and the leisure industry. The course will particularly suit you if you enjoy learning in a practical environment, but will also stretch you academically. The course will teach you to apply your sporting knowledge, as well as test your practical ability, by covering a range of units including Anatomy and Physiology, Professional Development, Sports Coaching and Leadership, Fitness Testing and Programming, Sports Development, and Practical Sports Performance. Classes are taught through classroom lectures, group discussions as well as a variety of practical sessions using the extensive facilities at the College, including a purpose-built sports hall and 3G Astroturf pitch. This course prepares you for both employment and progression onto higher education courses. Common career paths include sports coaching, teaching, strength and conditioning coach, sports therapist, and personal trainer.