Sport (Vocational)

For All courses except Beauty - choose three first choice subjects from four different option blocks. You will be asked just before submitting your application to choose three second choice subjects. They must be from the same Option Blocks as you first choices. For instance, if your first three choices are from Blocks A,B and D your second choice courses must also be from Blocks A, B and D

For Beauty just choose this subject by itself.

In order to follow an academic Level 3 programme of study you must achieve five or more GCSE (or equivalent) Grade 5 or above, including English Language or Literature and Mathematics.

In order to follow a vocational or mixed Level 3 programme of study, it is desirable that you achieve five or more GCSE (or equivalent) Grade 5 or above, including English Language or Literature and Mathematics. Those students without a 4 in English or mathematics, will take a level 2 qualification in these as part of their studies.

In addition you must achieve the GCSE grades specified for individual subjects which is outlined under each of the course descriptions

This course offers a broad knowledge into the many different areas linked to sport and health. With a key focus on human anatomy and physiology, identifying and adjusting key lifestyle factors for improving general health, and fitness for sport. Plus a direct link to investigating and pursuing a career in the sporting domain.

• Explore the structure of the skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory and energy systems as well as additional factors which affect sport and exercise performance. Understand the inter-relationships between these body systems.
• Learners explore client screening and lifestyle assessment, fitness training methods and principles and fitness programming to support improvements in a client’s health, well-being and nutritional needs.
• Understand the career and job opportunities in the sports industry. Explore own skills using a skills audit to inform a career development action plan. Undertake a recruitment activity to demonstrate the selected career pathway. Reflect on the recruitment and selection process and individual performance.
• Learners gain an understanding of the requirements of fitness testing and learn how to safely conduct a range of fitness tests for different components of fitness.

At Victory, in Sport, we aim to deliver the length and breadth of the curriculum in detail with as much application to real life situations as possible to allow all students studying this course to relish finding a career they love. A keen interest in sport, fitness and health are required. Along with excellent attendance, a positive attitude to learning, being willing to revise for exams and being committed to completing coursework to a high standard are imperative in being successful on this course.

This qualification will enable learners to progress to further vocational qualifications/training or a degree programme chosen from a range of programmes in the sport, health, fitness and leisure sector. The qualification is intended to carry UCAS points and is recognised by higher education institutions as contributing to meeting admission requirements to many relevant courses. After completing your study of Sport you will have a wealth of knowledge of a vast range of job roles that practice in this sector. During this time the aim is that you find your passion and love for a certain area and future career pathway, which may include: Personal Fitness Trainer, Sports Coach, Sports Official, Physiotherapist, Nutritionist, Health and Lifestyle Practitioner, PE Teacher, Sport Scientist.