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COURSE OVERVIEW
Equivalent to 3 A-level.
This course is an applied general qualification. It is for post-16 learners who want to continue their education through applied learning, and who aim to progress onto a range of routes, including higher education, apprenticeships and employment both here and abroad. Students will have the opportunity to develop practical, interpersonal and thinking skills that are vital for progression onto higher education, employment and apprenticeship opportunities, which put the student in a great position to develop as a person. In year one students will study seven units that have a vocational (practical) context to develop industry relevant skills within the sports sector. This will be followed by a further seven units in the second year. This qualification fits perfectly alongside any additional Academy of Sport provision. The content of this qualification has been developed in consultation with employers, professional bodies, academics and Universities to ensure that it supports progression to positive progression routes. The qualification gives students the knowledge, understanding and skills that underpin the sport, health and active lifestyle sector to prepare them for their future careers. In the first year (Foundation Diploma) students will study the following units; • Unit 1: Anatomy & Physiology (externally assessed unit) • Unit 2: Fitness Training & Programming for Health, Sport & Well-being (externally assessed unit) • Unit 3: Professional Development in the Sports Industry • Unit 4: Sports Leadership • Unit 6: Sports Psychology • Unit 7: Practical Sport • Unit 9: Research Methods From the knowledge gained in the first year, students will study the following in year two; • Unit 5: Application of Fitness Testing • Unit 8: Coaching for Performance • Unit 17: Sports Injury Management • Unit 19: Development & Provision of Sport & Physical Activity (externally assessed unit) • Unit 22: Investigating Business in Sport & the Active Leisure Industry (externally • assessed unit) • Unit 23: Skill Acquisition in Sport • Unit 32: Sports Massage Therefore, over the two years of study, students will be completing 14 units of work, which will allow the students to develop skills to enhance their opportunities to progress into either higher education, apprenticeships or employment. Over the two years students will be expected to complete work experience placements to provide a deeper understanding of the world of work within the sports sector. A range of teaching and learning styles are used during the course. Lessons are varied in their approach with group work, discussions, debate, practical activities, SMART technology and ICT. To allow students to realise their full potential the course has practical aspects that bring the theory to life. The use of iPads and SMART technology allow students to access resources and applications at the swipe of a touch screen. The majority of the course is continuously assessed therefore students must be highly organised with a positive work ethic to ensure full success. Our excellent teaching staff are always on hand to support students during this course to provide an environment for success and progression. This can be in the form of 1:1 or group subject support.
FURTHER INFORMATION
You need a minimum of five GCSEs at 9-4, including grade 4 in English Language or Maths. Students need to have an interest and passion for sport and its different facets, particularly how sport affects performance in body, mind, health, fitness and nutrition. An interest and knowledge of a range of sports is desirable as well as current affairs in sport, which will allow students to understand the theory from their own knowledge and experiences.
As the Foundation Diploma/ Extended Diploma is a full 3 A-Level equivalent programme students are not required to study another course with it. Sport is a fast growing industry with many different aspects. This course provides a wide range of study with many options for progression and development. This course is supported by universities with students going on to study at places like Loughborough, Leeds, Bath and more locally to the Universities of Chichester, Brighton, Southampton Solent & Bournemouth. Examples of higher education courses that have been studied by past students include; • BA (Hons) Sport Studies. • BA (Hons) Physical Education. • BA (Hons) Sport Journalism. • BA (Hons) Sport & • Business Management. • BSc (Hons) Sport & • Exercise Psychology. • BSc (Hons) Sport & Coaching Sciences. • BSc (Hons) Sport & • Exercise Science. • BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy. Students could also progress within Worthing College to a Foundation Degree (FdSc) in Health, Sport & Exercise Science as well as Apprenticeships in Sport & Activity Leadership, Personal Training and Learning Mentors. From this, career opportunities range from teaching and coaching, sports development, personal training, sports therapy, sports management and many more.
Externally assessed units will be examination based or set tasks. These are available twice a year. Internally assessed units will be in a range of methods including practical performance, written or typed documents, presentations, practical, professional conversations or synoptic assessments. Students will need to use knowledge from other units of study to complete detailed responses and provide a more holistic approach to their learning and development within the sports sector. Units 2, 19 & 22 are case study-based exams, with Part A of the assessment being delivered a week before the exam.
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Ability to be organised in terms of in class and independent study to allow meeting of deadlines and course demands. The ability to self-assess their own work along with teacher support to maximise grades. Ability to work well within groups in a range of situations both theoretically and practically. Solid all-round practical and sporting knowledge to apply to relevant units and maximise grades. Ability to manage time effectively in terms of college, sport and part time work balance to ensure success on this course.