Sport Studies - Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate

Sport is a subject for people who like to know how the body works, how sports performers recover from training and injuries and how to coach various groups of people. After studying Sport you will have a much better understanding of how the sports industry works and the requirements of staff in the industry.

There are SIX parts to Level 3 Sport. You will study:

(1) Body Systems (Exam) M

(2) Sports Coaching (Coursework) M

(3) Sport Organisation and development (Exam) M

(4) Sports Injuries and Rehabilitation (Coursework) O

(5) Nutrition and Diet (Coursework) O

(6) Physical Activity for Specific Groups (Coursework) O

Learning will be through theoretical and practical based lessons, which will be supported by students completing individual research tasks. The broad and balanced curriculum will give you the knowledge, understanding and skills you need to follow a fulfilling career in the sporting industry.

5 GCSEs Level 9-4, Level 5 in relevant subject area.

If you are doing a Level 2 Sport you need to get a Merit+.

If you are not doing a Level 2 Sport then you need to get a Grade 5+ in Biology or 5.5 in Combined Science.

People who study Sport go on to a range of courses in the future, including university degrees in Sport and exercise Science, Sports Coaching, Physiotherapy, and many others. A qualification in Sport proves that you can write well, understand complex topics, work well in a team, think about difficult questions in a logical way and communicate effectively with a range of people.