Sports Studies

Course summary

How is this course organized? This is a two-year course made up of 720 guided learning hours. It is a Level 3 course which is the equivalent of two A Levels. You will study 6 units in Year 12, and 5 in Year 13. There are 9 mandatory units and 2 optional. The Diploma provides a broad basis of study for the sport sector but is focused on a sports coaching route. The course can lead to Higher Education as part of a program of study, which includes other vocational or general subjects such as other Cambridge Technicals, BTEC Nationals, or A Levels. In Year 12 you will study: Unit 1 - Body Systems and the effects of physical activity. (90 GLH) Unit 2 - Sports Coaching and Activity Leadership (90 GLH) Unit 5 - Performance analysis (60 GLH) Unit 8 - Organising sports events (60 GLH) Unit 11 Physical Activity for Specific Groups (30 GLH) Unit 12 Nutrition and Diet for Sport and Exercise (60 GLH) Unit 18 - Practical skills in sport and physical activities In Year 13 you will potentially study three of the following: Unit 3 - Sports Organisation and Development (Compulsory) (60GLH) Unit 17 - Sports injuries and rehabilitation Unit 18 - Practical skills in sport and physical activities Unit 4 - Working Safely in Sport, Exercise, Health and Leisure (90 GLH) Unit 13 - Health and Fitness Testing for Sport and Exercise (60 GLH)