Sports Studies

Course summary

The programmes encompass areas of study from physiology, psychology and social issues, to sports coaching, leadership, health & fitness, as well as practical performance analysis and development. Sessions are a mixture of academic theory with applied vocational practice, aimed to develop your knowledge and performance skills as a great pathway to study at university or step into a career in the sports industry. Students can study different sizes of the Sports BTEC, running for two years alongside other A Levels or Vocational Qualifications. • Anatomy and Physiology in Sport (Examined Unit) • Fitness Training and Programming (Examined Unit) • Professional Development in Sport • Sports Leadership • Fitness Testing • Sports Psychology • Practical Sports Performance • Coaching for Performance • Sports Business (Examined Unit) • Skill Acquisition