Sports Studies

Course summary

Students who are interested in going into a sports based Industry or those wishing to go on to university to study Sports Science, Physiotherapy, Nutrition, Strength and Conditioning, Human Biology, Sports Coaching, and PE teacher training. The following units will be covered over the 2 years: Unit 1: Anatomy and Physiology in Sport (External Exam) Unit 2: Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-Being (External) Unit 3: Professional Development in the Sports Industry (External) Unit 7: Practical Sports Performance BTEC Level 3 Certificate in sport is worth 56 UCAS points which will be awarded over the 2 years using Pass, Merit and Distinction Criteria. The course will be 10 guided learning hours a week and will be the equivalent of 1 A Level. You will be taught through practical and theoretical lessons and the course will include various trips and visits related to the vocational characteristics of the course.