Sports Studies

Course summary

The Cambridge Technical in Sport and Physical Activity gives you a chance to gain an understanding of the key concepts and practical skills required in the sporting vocational sector. You study a wide variety of sports units and are assessed through exams, project work and practical sports. It will prepare you with the knowledge and understanding to work in the sporting sector. Compulsory Units Unit 1 Body systems and the effects of physical activity Unit 2 Sports coaching and activity leadership Unit 3 Sports organisation and development Optional Units (we will pick the most suitable two units from the following) Unit 5 Performance analysis in sport and exercise Unit 8 Organisation of sports events Unit 13 Health and fitness testing for sport and exercise Unit 17 Sports injuries and rehabilitation Unit 18 Practical skills in sport and physical activities Unit 19 Sport and exercise psychology