Choosing this Course This course has been designed to provide progression from GCSE PE and to provide a sound grounding for higher education. This course is ideal for students passionate about Health, Physical Activity and Sport. Students must play club level at least, in one sporting activity. Course Content Year 1: 1. Physiological factors affecting performance • Applied Physiology, bio mechanics and Exercise Physiology. 2. Psychological and socio-cultural themes in physical education. • Skill Acquisition and Sport Psychology including classifications of skill and theories of information processing. 3. Performance in physical education (1 sport performance/coaching and Evaluation and analysis of performance for improvement). Year 2: 1. Physiological factors affecting performance (2 hour exam) 30% • Applied Physiology, bio mechanics and Exercise Physiology including Energy systems. 2. Psychological factors affecting performance (1 hour exam) 20% • Skill Acquisition and Sport Psychology including aggression and theories of personality 3. Socio-cultural issues in physical activity and sport (1 hour exam) 20% • Physical Activity, Modern Technology, History and origins of the Olympics, drugs and violence in sport. Performance in physical education (1 sport performance/coaching and Evaluation and analysis of performance for improvement). 30% Career Opportunities You will have access to a wide range of possible careers and higher education opportunities. You will learn and use a variety of transferable skills throughout the course. These skills are in great demand and are recognised by employers, universities and colleges as being of great value. The course provides an excellent foundation for students intending to pursue Higher Education in Sports Science and careers in Teaching and Coaching in the Leisure Industry, Recreation Management, the Health and Fitness industry and Professional Sport.
Students need to provide evidence or attend a practical trial to show they can excel in two sports. It is highly recommended students play sport at club level.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Sutton |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Sutton Common Road, Sutton, SM3 9PS |
Choosing this Course This course has been designed to provide progression from GCSE PE and to provide a sound grounding for higher education. This course is ideal for students passionate about Health, Physical Activity and Sport. Students must play club level at least, in one sporting activity. Course Content Year 1: 1. Physiological factors affecting performance • Applied Physiology, bio mechanics and Exercise Physiology. 2. Psychological and socio-cultural themes in physical education. • Skill Acquisition and Sport Psychology including classifications of skill and theories of information processing. 3. Performance in physical education (1 sport performance/coaching and Evaluation and analysis of performance for improvement). Year 2: 1. Physiological factors affecting performance (2 hour exam) 30% • Applied Physiology, bio mechanics and Exercise Physiology including Energy systems. 2. Psychological factors affecting performance (1 hour exam) 20% • Skill Acquisition and Sport Psychology including aggression and theories of personality 3. Socio-cultural issues in physical activity and sport (1 hour exam) 20% • Physical Activity, Modern Technology, History and origins of the Olympics, drugs and violence in sport. Performance in physical education (1 sport performance/coaching and Evaluation and analysis of performance for improvement). 30% Career Opportunities You will have access to a wide range of possible careers and higher education opportunities. You will learn and use a variety of transferable skills throughout the course. These skills are in great demand and are recognised by employers, universities and colleges as being of great value. The course provides an excellent foundation for students intending to pursue Higher Education in Sports Science and careers in Teaching and Coaching in the Leisure Industry, Recreation Management, the Health and Fitness industry and Professional Sport.
Students need to provide evidence or attend a practical trial to show they can excel in two sports. It is highly recommended students play sport at club level.
