Course information
Sports Studies
Harris City Academy Crystal Palace - Croydon
02087712261
Maberley Road, Upper Norwood, London, SE19 2JH
Course summary

• UNIT 1: Body Systems and the effects of Physical Activity (external exam) Aim and Purpose: The aim of this unit is to gain an understanding of the structures and functions of the key body systems, how these support and impact performance in sport and physical activity and the effects that physical activity, training and lifestyle can have on them. • UNIT 2: Sports Coaching and Leadership (internal assessment) Aim and Purpose: This unit gives you an understanding behind the theory of what makes good sports coaches and activity leaders and methods that can be employed to improve the performance of participants. • UNIT 3: Sport Organisation and Development (external exam) Aim and purpose: The aim of this unit you will gain an understanding of the organisations involved in sport in the UK, their roles and responsibilities and how they work together. You will also gain an understanding of sports development, including the organisations involved, who sports development is targeted at and why, how sports development is carried out and how the success of sports development initiatives can be measured. • UNIT 8: Organisation of Sports Events (internal assessment) Aim and purpose: This unit is designed for you to develop skills in planning, promoting and delivering a sports event; with a focus primarily on your individual role as well as working as part of a team and reflecting on your input and future personal development. • UNIT 18: Practical Skills in Sport and Physical Activities (internal assessment) Aim and purpose: This unit gives you the opportunity to participate in a number of different sports and outdoor and adventurous activities which allows you to experience first-hand situations that participants you may later be coaching or leading will come across. In this unit you will learn how to apply skills, tactics, techniques and knowledge in individual sports, team sports and outdoor and adventurous activities which will allow you to participate effectively, safely and enjoyably.

Entry requirements

Grade Level 4 across all subjects at GCSE or equivalent.

How you'll be assessed

All internally assessed units consist of a set of formal assessment assignments.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityCroydon
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeMixed
AddressMaberley Road, Upper Norwood, London, SE19 2JH