Sports Studies – National Extended Certificate

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Why study Sports Studies?

• I have a keen and active interest in sport but want to combine this with other subjects
• I can offer two Olympic sports (one individual, one team) to a reasonable standard
• I prefer a more vocational approach, with continuous assessment in addition to exams.

What does the course consist of?

Mandatory units

• Anatomy and Physiology (exam)
• Fitness, Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Fitness (controlled assessment)
• Professional Development in the Sports Industry

Plus one other unit:

• Practical Sports Performance.

How is this course assessed?

• By controlled assessment in addition to coursework and final exams.

What might this course lead on to?

• Progression from this qualification can include higher education to study a Sports related degree in Teaching, Coaching, Physiotherapy, Sports Therapy or the Leisure Industry
• This course can also provide a pathway into the Forces (Emergency or Armed) and health related employment.

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