Aims of the course: 

• To provide students with knowledge and skills to progress to higher education or professional careers within the sector 

• To build an understanding of the diverse nature of the different sectors within the sports industry 

Content: 

Unit 1: Anatomy and physiology: Learners explore how the skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular and respiratory systems function and the fundamentals of the energy systems. 

Unit 2: Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being: Learners explore client screening and lifestyle assessment, fitness training methods and fitness programming to support improvements in a client’s health and well-being. 

Unit 3: Professional Development in the Sports Industry: Learners explore the knowledge and skills required for different career pathways in the sports industry. Learners will take part in, and reflect on, a personal skills audit, career action plan and practical interview assessment activities. 

Unit 7: Practical Sports Performance: Learners study the skills, techniques, tactics and rules of selected sports through active participation in individual/team sports. 

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