Sports Studies
Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy - Halton
01928711643
Barnfield Avenue, Runcorn, WA7 6EP
Course summary

Unit 1: Anatomy and Physiology: aims to cement how the skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular and respiratory systems function and the fundamentals of the energy systems. This unit is assessed via a 1.5-hour examination. Unit 2: Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well Being: combines lifestyle factors affecting health, nutrition, fitness training and fitness programming, which is then assessed through a task-based external two-hour examination. Unit 3: Professional Development in the Sports Industry: learners will research different possible careers and associated job roles in the sports industry. This unit is assessed internally. Unit 4: Sports Leadership: aims to develop learners’ confidence in a variety of different roles when leading sports. Learners need to be willing to stand in front of a group to develop this area. This unit is assessed internally

Entry requirements

• The minimum entry criteria for our Level 3 Pathways is at least 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or equivalent

How you'll be assessed

Students are assessed through examinations and coursework. The exams will be held at the end of Year 1 and coursework focus is for Year 2. There are four units to be completed which is equal to one A-Level.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityHalton
Ofsted RatingRequires improvement
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressBarnfield Avenue, Runcorn, WA7 6EP