This qualification covers both the
theoretical and practical skills required to work in the sport industry,
particularly in areas related to fitness and coaching. We give you the
opportunity to learn new skills and put them into action. It is about learning
in a fun and enjoyable environment, experiencing lessons not only in the
classroom but in Gym 141, the exercise science laboratory, the sports hall and
MUGA.
During your course, you will study a
number of specific units including:
·
Introduction
to healthy exercise and nutrition
·
Participating
in sport
·
Anatomy and
physiology for exercise
·
Planning and
running a sports event
·
Physical
fitness and injury in sport.
Optional units of study include:
·
Strength and
conditioning
·
Sports
coaching
·
Volunteering
in sport and fitness
·
Development
of sporting skills and tactical awareness
·
Performance
analysis for sport.
Learners will be given the opportunity
to undertake optional study units and additional professional qualifications as
well as industry-related work experience to boost employability.
Coaching awards and a Sports Leadership
Certificate will be delivered alongside your study programme.
In addition to this, those who aspire to
be personal trainers will have the opportunity to complete a Level 2 Fitness
Instructor qualification, enabling you to work in a leisure/gym environment.
Learners who are interested in working
in the leisure industry will be guided towards other professional qualifications
such as lifeguarding.