Sport & Physical Activity

Course summary

What will I learn? • Develop knowledge and skills within the industry of Sport Science. • Scientifically explore how the body systems allow athletes to perform, analysing how the cardiorespiratory system works together to allow muscle contraction. • Plan and deliver a series of coaching sessions in a sport of your choice where you will deliver these sessions to a small group of younger students. You will develop understanding of training programmes and programmes to develop an individual as an athlete. • Broaden your practical skills in different sports where you will develop new skills and techniques, for example skiing or water sports. • Develop your organisational, marketing and communication skills to organise a sports festival at the end of your 2 years to a younger group of students. You will work in teams and understand the roles and responsibilities and marketing tools to run an event in Dursley.