Learners will be given the chance to investigate the skills, abilities and performance elements that make professional athletes successful. This is designed for post-16 learners who aim to progress to higher education and ultimately to employment in the sport sector. Learners will study three mandatory units which will investigate anatomy and physiology, fitness training and programming and professional development in the sports industry. Learners will also choose one optional unit from a range which has been designed to support choices in progression to sport courses in higher education, and to link with relevant occupational areas.
4+ in English and maths, and a sports related qualification. In addition to I other GCSE's at grade 4+.
Unit 1: Anatomy and Physiology: 33% - External Assessment Unit 2: Fitness Training and Programming for Health & Sport: 33% - External Assessment Unit 3: Professional Development in the Sports Industry: 17% - Internal Assessment Optional Unit: 17% - Internal Assessment (Including: Sports Leadership, Application of Fitness Testing, Sports Psychology, Practical Sports Performance)
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Woodbrooke Road, Bournville, Birmingham, B30 1UL |
Learners will be given the chance to investigate the skills, abilities and performance elements that make professional athletes successful. This is designed for post-16 learners who aim to progress to higher education and ultimately to employment in the sport sector. Learners will study three mandatory units which will investigate anatomy and physiology, fitness training and programming and professional development in the sports industry. Learners will also choose one optional unit from a range which has been designed to support choices in progression to sport courses in higher education, and to link with relevant occupational areas.
4+ in English and maths, and a sports related qualification. In addition to I other GCSE's at grade 4+.
Unit 1: Anatomy and Physiology: 33% - External Assessment Unit 2: Fitness Training and Programming for Health & Sport: 33% - External Assessment Unit 3: Professional Development in the Sports Industry: 17% - Internal Assessment Optional Unit: 17% - Internal Assessment (Including: Sports Leadership, Application of Fitness Testing, Sports Psychology, Practical Sports Performance)
