Sports Studies

Area:

Sports Studies

Teaching staff:

Mr H Gill (Head of Subject)
Mrs N Sowerby
Mr J Ward
Mr M Payne
KS4 (Years 10 & 11) Course TitleBTEC Level 1/Level 2 First Award in Sport
KS4 (Years 10 & 11) Exam Board and Course NumberPearson
KS4 (Years 10 & 11) Course Details:

Unit 1: Fitness for Sport and Exercise
In this unit you will:
A know about the components of fitness and the principles of training
B explore different fitness training methods
C investigate fitness testing to determine fitness levels.

Unit 2: Practical Performance in Sport
In this unit you will:
A understand the rules, regulations and scoring systems for selected sports
B practically demonstrate skills, techniques and tactics in selected sports
C be able to review sports performance.


Unit 3: Applying the Principles of Personal Training
In this unit you will:
A design a personal fitness training programme
B know about the musculoskeletal system and cardiorespiratory system and the effects on the body during fitness training
C implement a self-designed personal fitness training programme to achieve own goals and objectives
D review a personal fitness training programme.

Unit 6: Leading Sports Activities
In this unit you will:
A know the attributes associated with successful sports leadership
B undertake the planning and leading of sports activities
C review the planning and leading of sports activities.
KS4 (Years 10 & 11) Number of lessons per week:

3