Sports Studies

Course summary

This course will enable you to develop your interpersonal communication skills and learn to understand issues that affect personal sports performance. You will cover topics that link closely to specific employment areas and have the opportunity to have valuable work experience opportunities. You will learn about fitness testing programmes and the nutritional value of diet and performance. There are also opportunities to participate in the Sports Leadership Academy. This is a two-year course and equivalent to 3 A Levels. KEY TOPICS Fitness testing and fitness training Anatomy and physiology Practical sports (team and individual) Nutrition for sports performance YOU WILL Develop communication skills and leadership qualities through organising sports events Study theoretical aspects of sports performance Plan, implement and evaluate fitness training programmes Work productively within a team Have the chance to gain a Level 2 Fitness Instructor qualification Experience an exciting course related residential visit