Sports Studies

Course summary

The Extended Certificate qualification is for those who want to study sport, leisure, or fitness. This qualification is not just about being able to play sports, it will provide learners with the skills, knowledge, and understanding to progress into Higher Education in a sport-related program such as Sport and Physical Education, Sport Science, Sports Coaching and Development or Sport and Leisure Management. The qualification is designed to be taken as part of a study program alongside other vocational qualifications or A levels, such as Cambridge Technicals in Business, A level Biology, A level Physics or Cambridge Technicals in Science. This course is equivalent to 1 A-Level. What will I study? • Body systems and the effects of physical activity • Sports coaching and activity leadership • Sports organization and development • Working safely in sports, exercise, health, and leisure • Physical activity for specific groups For the Sports Coaching Pathway learners will also cover: • Sports coaching • Performance analysis in sport and exercise • Sports injuries and rehabilitation • Organisation of sports events