Courses - Sport

The aim of this course is to equip students with both a depth and breadth of knowledge, understanding and skills relating to scientific, socio-cultural and practical aspects of physical education. This will require them to:

• Develop theoretical knowledge and understanding of the factors that underpin physical activity and sport and use this knowledge to improve performance

• Understand how physiological and psychological states affect performance

• Understand the key socio-cultural factors that influence people's involvement in physical activity and sport

• Understand the role of technology in physical activity and sport

• Refine ability to perform effectively in physical activity and sport by developing skills and techniques and selecting and using tactics, strategies and/or compositional ideas

• Develop ability to analyse and evaluate to improve performance

• Understand the contribution which physical activity makes to health and fitness

• Improve as effective and independent learners and as critical and reflective thinkers with curious and enquiring minds.

For more detail please read our Curriculum Booklet

The aim of this course is to provide students with a broad and in-depth understanding of the scientific, psychological, and practical principles that underpin sport, exercise, and physical activity. This qualification will require students to:

• Develop theoretical knowledge and understanding of anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, and sport psychology, and apply this knowledge to enhance sporting performance.

• Explore how physiological and psychological states influence participation and performance in sport and exercise.

• Investigate the key socio-cultural factors that shape individuals’ involvement in physical activity, sport, and health-related behaviours.

• Understand the role and impact of technology in monitoring, analysing, and improving performance and participation.

• Refine practical skills by engaging in laboratory investigations, data analysis, and applied research projects.

• Develop the ability to critically analyse and evaluate performance data, training methods, and scientific research to inform decisions and improve outcomes.

• Appreciate the contribution of sport and exercise to health, wellbeing, and lifelong fitness.

• Grow as independent, reflective learners with the curiosity and problem-solving skills needed for further study or careers in the sport and exercise science sector.

For more detail please read our Curriculum Booklet