Sports Studies

Course summary

As the ideal qualification for anyone considering a career in coaching, sports science, PE teaching or any other sport-industry related careers, this course is a great way to kick-start your journey. On the course, you will explore a wide range of topics including anatomy and physiology, fitness training and programming, sports performance and much more. Lessons are delivered in the classroom and off-site where you have the opportunity to use professional facilities to run practical projects that directly link to sports theory. This includes planning and leading sports coaching sessions across the local community and the college. At the end of the course, you will have the skills, knowledge and confidence to either progress onto university, start an apprenticeship or seek employment. Year 1 • Anatomy and physiology • Fitness training and programming • Professional development in the sports industry • Practical sports performance Year 2 • Sports leadership • Investigating business in sport and the active leisure industry • Skill acquisition in sport • Coaching for performance • Sports event organisation