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Entry Requirements

  • Minimum of 5x 9-4 grades in GCSE examinations including 55 in Combined
    Science (or in 2 sciences), 5 in Maths and 4 in English Language.

Vocational Tech Award qualifications at Level 2 at Merit and above in a relevant subject, eg Health and Fitness.5+ GCSEs at 9-4

Contact

Andrew Pickett
Coordinator of Learning – Sport

andrew.pickett@sgla.latrust.org.uk

Qualification Aims and Objectives

The course develops students’ understanding of how sport, physical activity and exercise science operate in performance, health, and commercial contexts. It encourages students to be analytical, practical, and adaptable, applying theory and scientific principles to real-world sport and exercise scenarios.

Objectives

  • Develop knowledge and understanding of the human body, fitness, and sports performance.
  • Apply sport and exercise concepts to real-life coaching, training, and performance situations.
  • Build analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills relevant to sport and physical activity.
  • Develop communication, presentation, and leadership skills through practical and project-based work.
  • Prepare for further study and careers in coaching, fitness, sports development, health promotion, and the wider sport industry.

Course Outline

This course explores how sport, exercise, and physical activity impact health, performance, and society. You’ll study anatomy and physiology, analyse performance, apply coaching and leadership skills, design fitness programmes, and complete practical projects to solve real-world sport and exercise challenges.

Core Units

  • Principles of Anatomy & Physiology in Sport
  • Fitness Testing and Programming for Health, Sport & Well-being
  • Sports Leadership / Coaching for Performance
  • Performance Analysis in Sport
  • Optional Units (examples)
  • Sport and the Media
  • Sport and Society
  • Business of Sport
  • Investigating Sports Participation

Learning is primarily through assignment-based tasks and practical projects, with some externally assessed components simulating workplace scenarios.

Assessment

  • External Assessment (approx. 40%) – Written exams or controlled assessments set and marked by Pearson.
  • Internal Assessment (approx. 60%) – Coursework, practical projects, and assignments marked by teachers and verified by Pearson.

Future courses and possible careers

Sports Coaching • Performance Analysis • Fitness & Personal Training • Sports Development • Leisure Industry Management • Health Promotion • Sports Media and Marketing • Events Management • Higher Education in Sport, Health and Exercise Science

IBCP: we recommend for Sport to be taken alongside IB Biology and IB Psychology.
Vocational: Sport works well alongside BTEC Business and AAQ Applied Science.