At AS, this specification will develop knowledge and skills to help understand the opportunities for, and effects of, leading a healthy and active lifestyle. Candidates will be given the opportunity to build on their experience and improve their personal skills/techniques across a variety of roles in a sport of their choice to improve performance. Year one: Unit 1: Opportunities for and the effects of leading a healthy and active lifestyle The physiological effects of adopting a healthy lifestyle. The short term effect of exercise/performance and the long term effects of training. Analysis of movement across a range of sporting actions Acquisition of skills and the impact of psychological factors on performance Opportunities for physical activity, benefits to the individual and society and the potential barriers faced by minority groups. Unit 2: Analysis and evaluation of physical activity as performer and/or in an adopted role/s Execution of skills/techniques in two roles (performer, official/referee/umpire/judge or leader/coach) in a chosen physical activity Analysis of own performance Application of theoretical knowledge to achieve effective performance At A2, the specification enables candidates to further develop their understanding of key philosophical concepts, themes, texts and techniques. Candidates will be given the opportunity to specialise further, selecting two themes to study in depth and focusing on philosophical problems through the study of a key text. Problem areas relate directly to other areas of the specification and candidates will be able to draw on, develop and apply material from both AS and A2 modules. Course Content: A2 Level Year two: Unit 3: Optimising performance and evaluating contemporary issues within sport Energy sources and systems Elite preparation and training Specialised training and sports injuries The use of psychological theories and techniques to optimise performance Concepts and characteristics of World Games and their impact on the state and individual Development and impact of sports technology on performers, equipment and facilities The development of sport from rational recreation to its modern day format. Unit 4: Philosophical Problems Optimising performance in competitive or performance conditions in one role Evaluation of own performance in identifying weaknesses Suggesting cause of weakness and suggesting corrective measures

Students may progress onto a range of higher education courses including HND Sports Science also run at the college.