Students enjoy this course because they can tailor their assessments around their own sport specialism and really deepen their own personal understanding and skill levels.
The course offers opportunities to use their theoretical knowledge and apply it to practical situations.
College entry, (please refer to the Entry Requirements section for further details).
13 units of study
4 units are assessed through external exams and tasks
9 units are assessed through a Portfolio assessment
13 different units are covered during this two year course. Mandatory units include Functional Anatomy where aspects of the body and its systems are studied. Students will also have the opportunity to study various scientific modules such as Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology and Sports Injury and Assessment.
The year will incorporate both external assessments and internal assignments. Students will complete a full portfolio which contains evidence of the completion of tasks. Assignments are set approximately every six weeks for each unit. Students will also complete two external assessments in each year of the programme. Organisation and discipline are essential for this course as there may be occasions when more than one deadline needs to be met in the same week.
Course activities to prepare for your SJR studies.
For year 11 students who have applied and joining us in year 12
Successful completion of this course prepares students for a career in the sport, health, leisure and fitness industries or in teaching.
Our Elective Programme is designed to help you develop your gifts and interests as part of an enhanced level 3 programme. We will help you realise your potential by nurturing your talent and preparing you for study at the most prestigious universities or for progression to competitive higher-level apprenticeships. Your options range from our Honours Programme, which might include following a fourth A level, to specialist Futures Programmes that will support your career goals.
The college has a number of teams that play as part of the Association of College’s league and are very competitive each year. We play games on a Wednesday afternoon, so this will make up part of your time-table.
There will be trials for male and female football, male and female rugby league and netball on Wednesday 9th September at 1.30pm, meet at the Sports Hall. Following trials will be a pizza and soft drink meeting in the Sports Hall to give you more information on the season. Hockey and Basketball will follow during the first week. Details will be emailed.