This course is suitable for students who want to study a wide range of sports
rather than specialising in one area.
Level 2 - Intermediate
This course is suitable for students who want to study a wide range of sports
rather than specialising in one area.
This course is designed to equip you with the necessary skills for a career
within the Sports industry and will give you a range of skills and knowledge
required for employment. You will participate in both theory and practical
sessions. You will learn about different aspects of the Sports industry, from
how the body works to fitness training and the organisation and development of
sport. There is a balance of classroom based theory and practical
activity. Theory lesson include activites involving investigating the bodies
systems, researching nutrition and delivering coaching sessions. Practical
lessons involve participating in team and individual sports as well as
exercising in the colleges gym. Previous trips to support learning for this course have included Manchester
United Football Club, City of Manchester Stadium, Wembley Stadium and also
Woodlands Outdoor Adventurous Activities Camp. This course develops skills and
knowledge by studying a wide range of topics. These will enable you to
understand key elements and components within the Sport Industry in preparation
for further study at level 3.
You will need 4 GCSEs at grade D/3 including English and Maths
We will also consider Level 1 sport qualifications with Merit grade or above.
You will be assessed through assignments that will involve presentations, posters, reports and training plans. Two units are assessed externally by the exam board through an online test, you will prepare for the test through the use of mock tests and revision classes.
Completion of this course will enable you to progress to a Level 3 Diploma in Sports, Development, Coaching & Fitness. You may look for employment in the sports industry looking at Leisure assistant posts or coaching. Others may look to use the course to apply for other sport related qualifications maybe in Fitness or Coaching.
1 Fitness for Sport and Exercise
2 Practical Sports Performance
3 The Mind and Sports Performance
4 The Sports Performer in Action
5 Training for Personal Fitness
7 Anatomy and Physiology for Sports Performance
6 Leading Sports Activities
9 Lifestyle