Sports Studies
Tyne Coast College - South Tyneside
01914273500
St George's Avenue, South Shields, NE34 6ET
Course summary

You love sport and exercise but would like to learn about the science behind them with subjects such as Anatomy, Physiology and Psychology. Throughout the two-year course, you’ll cover a wide range of subjects that will broaden your scientific understanding about sport. You will study topics including: Anatomy, Psychology, Sports Coaching, Fitness Training and Testing, Nutrition, Biomechanics, Exercise for Specific Groups, Sports Injuries, Sports Massage and a Research Project. As well as classroom-based learning, you will also visit universities, sports centres, deliver practical sessions in local schools and visit venues that will add an all-important practical element to your studies. You will experience a wide range of individuals who currently work within the field of sports science. This involves a wide range of trips and guest speakers which include e.g. Exercise physiologists, physiotherapists, university lecturers and biomechanists.

Entry requirements

Minimum of 6 GCSEs at Grade C (4) or above, including English, maths and Science. Level 2 students must have English, maths and Science at grade C (4) or above and level 2 Sport at distinction level. You will also need to attend an informal interview with the course tutor and provide a reference from a personal tutor.

How you'll be assessed

You will be assessed through your coursework, which includes projects, group presentations and practical work.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth East
Local AuthoritySouth Tyneside
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressSt George's Avenue, South Shields, NE34 6ET