This course uses a combination of assessment styles to help students apply their knowledge to succeed in the workplace, and develop study skills to continue onto Higher Education. Students study each unit in depth to acquire a range of practical and transferable skills. The range of assessments – both practical and written – help students showcase their learning and achievements to best effect. Course Content: Extended Certificate Units 1. Anatomy and Physiology (external exam) 2. Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-Being (external exam) 3. Professional Development in the Sports Industry (internal assignments) 4. Sport Psychology (internal assignments) Diploma Units: Above units, plus: 5. Sports Leadership (internal assignments) 6. Rules, Regulations and Officiating in Sport 7. Sports Injury Management 8. Investigating Business in Sport and the Active Leisure Industry (external exam) 9. Skill Acquisition in Sport (internal assignments).
+ GCSE 4 in English + GCSE 4 in PE (if studied)
Units are assessed on a scale of Distinction, Merit, Pass and Unclassified. Qualifications are graded on a scale of P–D* (Extended Certificate) or PP to D*D* (Diploma). Unit 1: Anatomy and Physiology Students sit a 1 hour 30 minute exam Unit 2: Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-Being Part A: Students are given a scenario, with 6–8 hours to prepare for the final assessment. Part B: (Final assessment): Students are given more information and use this and their research to produce their final plan. In all other units, students are assessed by assignments, including research, projects, investigations, fieldwork, and experiments, and linking theory with practical exercises. Please note this course is one year only in the first instance. Only upon successful completion of the first year, will students be invited to complete the second-year qualification.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Audley End Road, Saffron Walden, CB11 4UH |
This course uses a combination of assessment styles to help students apply their knowledge to succeed in the workplace, and develop study skills to continue onto Higher Education. Students study each unit in depth to acquire a range of practical and transferable skills. The range of assessments – both practical and written – help students showcase their learning and achievements to best effect. Course Content: Extended Certificate Units 1. Anatomy and Physiology (external exam) 2. Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-Being (external exam) 3. Professional Development in the Sports Industry (internal assignments) 4. Sport Psychology (internal assignments) Diploma Units: Above units, plus: 5. Sports Leadership (internal assignments) 6. Rules, Regulations and Officiating in Sport 7. Sports Injury Management 8. Investigating Business in Sport and the Active Leisure Industry (external exam) 9. Skill Acquisition in Sport (internal assignments).
+ GCSE 4 in English + GCSE 4 in PE (if studied)
Units are assessed on a scale of Distinction, Merit, Pass and Unclassified. Qualifications are graded on a scale of P–D* (Extended Certificate) or PP to D*D* (Diploma). Unit 1: Anatomy and Physiology Students sit a 1 hour 30 minute exam Unit 2: Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-Being Part A: Students are given a scenario, with 6–8 hours to prepare for the final assessment. Part B: (Final assessment): Students are given more information and use this and their research to produce their final plan. In all other units, students are assessed by assignments, including research, projects, investigations, fieldwork, and experiments, and linking theory with practical exercises. Please note this course is one year only in the first instance. Only upon successful completion of the first year, will students be invited to complete the second-year qualification.