GCE AS & A LEVEL Student Guide Sports Science and the Active Leisure Industry

For first teaching from September 2013

For first award of AS Level in Summer 2014 For first award of A Level in Summer 2015

and the active leisure industry

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designed by students for students Student Guide: Sports Science and the Active Unit Areas of Study Unit Areas of Study A2 1: Internal This unit introduces you to the Leisure A2 2: This unit concentrates on the examination Leisure Industry Assessment Industry, which is one of the fastest of the structure of the respiratory, By studying this course, you will develop an understanding of sports science and the active leisure industry relating specifically growing industries in the UK and Europe. The circulatory, muscular and skeletal systems to Sport and Recreation and Health and Fitness. Leisure is one of the fastest growing industries in the world today, with gym Event It helps you prepare for employment in Application and how they function during and after and indoor sports facility use becoming a way of life. More and more people are learning about the science of physical health Management the active leisure industry by giving you of Science exercise, and at rest. You will develop a and fitness. Those who are interested in sports science can go on to enjoy careers in personal and fitness training, the leisure in the Active the opportunity to develop the essential to Sports knowledge and understanding of the short- industry, event management, sports massage and therapy, physical education and teaching. Leisure workplace business skills. Performance term responses and long-term adaptations Industry You will learn about: of exercise associated with each system. Q. Why study Sports Science and the Active • develop skills that enable you to make an effective • Introduction to the Key Components You will learn about: Leisure Industry? contribution, including research, evaluation and of the Leisure Industry • Respiratory System This specification will encourage you to: problem-solving skills in a work-related context; • Choice of Active Leisure Event Linked • Cardiovascular System • develop knowledge about the importance of to Key Components of Leisure ‘Sport’ • Skeletal System • develop an interest in sports science and the active technology to sport and physical activity in the • Feasibility of the Event • Muscular System leisure industry specific to Sport and Recreation and industry; • Teamwork • Effects of Exercise Health and Fitness; • develop skills to help to prepare for third level • The Event • Ethics in Sports Performance • acquire knowledge and understanding of sports education and/or employment in the industry; and • Evaluating the Event • Skill Acquisition science and the active leisure industry through • demonstrate your understanding and application of • Understanding Learning and practical and theoretical contexts; key concepts through assessments. • undertake practical activities which allow you to Performance apply your knowledge, understanding and skills when exploring the subject; Q. How will I be assessed?

Q. What will I study? Unit Assessment Weightings Availability There are two units at AS and a further two units at A2: AS 1: Internal assessment 60% of AS Every Summer Fitness and Training for Sport (beginning in 2014) Unit Areas of Study Unit Areas of Study You will produce a portfolio showing 24% of A Level written evidence of training methods, AS 1: Internal This unit will provide you with an AS 2: This unit will develop your knowledge fitness assessment and planning, leading Assessment understanding of the components of and understanding of an active lifestyle. It and evaluating exercise sessions, and risk fitness, training methods, fitness testing The Active introduces you to key concepts including assessment. Fitness and and first aid. You will plan, perform Leisure health, fitness and lifestyle and explores Training for and evaluate a sport specific fitness Industry: the relationships between these concepts. AS 2: External written examination 40% of AS Every Summer Sport programme. Health, You will learn about: The Active Leisure Industry: 2 Hours (beginning in 2014) Health, Fitness and Lifestyle 16% of A Level Fitness and • The Active Leisure Industry You will respond to short and extended You will learn about: Lifestyle • Lifestyle and Health questions and stimulus response questions. • Components of Fitness • Nutrition for Health and Exercise • Training Methods • Enhancing Fitness A2 1: Internal Assessment 36% of A Level Every Summer • Fitness Testing • The Need for Safety in the Active Event Management in the (beginning in 2015) • Planning Fitness Programmes and Leisure Industry Active Leisure Industry You will produce a portfolio showing Leading Exercise Sessions • Barriers to Participation written evidence of planning for an active • Safety and Risk Assessment • Health of the Nation and Comparisons leisure event and evaluation of outcome. • First Aid Made to other European Countries A2 2: External written examination 24% of A Level Every Summer The Application of Science to 2 Hours (beginning in 2015) Sports Performance You will respond to short and extended questions and stimulus response questions.

Student Q. What can I do with a qualification in Sports Science and the Active Leisure Industry?

Guide In this course you will develop your knowledge, understanding and skills in research, analysis, planning, time management, event management, problem-solving and communication as a coach or instructor. It can open up a wide range of opportunities in higher education or in a successful career, for example as a PE teacher, personal trainer, leisure centre manager or a sports therapist. and the active leisure industry How can I find out more?

You can contact teachers at your school or college, students already studying the subject, or your careers adviser.

You can visit www.ccea.org.uk

You can also visit UCAS www.ucas.com or CAO www.cao.ie for details on entry requirements for university courses.

To view the full specification and the full range of support material available for GCE Sports Science and the Active Leisure Industry, please visit the micro-site (www.ccea.org.uk/sports_science)

and the active leisure industry