Course description
1st year unit include:
>> Principles of Anatomy and Physiology in Sport
>> The Physiology of Fitness
>> Assessing Risk in Sport Unit
>> Fitness Training and Programming
>> Fitness Testing for Sport and Exercise
>> Sports Nutrition
>> Psychology for Sports Performance
>> plus two additional units to make up 9 units.
2nd year unit include:
>> Technical and Tactical Skills in Sport
>> The Athlete's Lifestyle
>> Sports Coaching
>> Practical Team Sports
>> Analysis of Sports Performance
>> Rules, Regulations and Officiating in Sport
>> plus additional units to make up the full extended diploma.
Suitability - Who should attend?
- Entry requirements
5 x GCSEs grade 9-4 (grade A- C) including English & maths or a relevant Level 2 qualification at merit or above. Students who have 4 x GCSEs grade 9-4 (grade A- C) including English and maths should apply and will be interviewed.
- Who is the course for?
Students aged 16-18 years with proven football playing ability selected by trial who seek a first class education and have predicted grades A* to C at GCSE level. This is the first year of a two year course that will help you to develop skills and knowledge required for employment within a variety of sectors of the sport industry.
Continuing Studies
Students can progress to University to take degrees or HND in Sports, Fitness and Health related courses.