Course code
MA030
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Attendance
Full time
Duration
2 years
Intake
September only

Discover a career in Sport and Fitness. Experience a real-life feel of the multidisciplinary nature of the subject area, applying it to elite performers, coaches, the community and practical situations.

Develop skills sought by a range of sport and fitness employers and benefit from hands-on experience - designing fitness programmes and learning about human anatomy and how it responds during exercise. Your study programme will support personal development to ensure you make good progress and acquire the skills required for successful progression to higher education, employment or an apprenticeship.

You will have the opportunity to take part in fundraising events, sport and fitness activities and course-related study visits and careers events. To support your studies, you will benefit from access to a newly refurbished gym facility in the Sports Hall.

Physiological factors affecting performance:

•        Applied anatomy and physiology

•        Exercise physiology

•        Biomechanics

Psychological factors affecting performance:

•        Skill acquisition

•        Sports psychology

Socio-cultural issues in physical activity and sport:

•        Sport and society

•        Contemporary issues in physical activity and sport

Practical performances:

•        Core and advanced skills in performing or coaching one activity

•        Evaluating and analysing performance

•        70% exam

•        30% non-exam assessment

Positive Futures is a set of essential qualities, embedded throughout your study programme, that we seek to develop in all students: 

  • Commitment
  • Collaboration
  • Confidence
  • Resilience

You will also engage in the Positive Futures Careers Programme, developing key employability skills through a diverse range of activities including work placements, volunteering, employer talks, industry study visits and employment and university fairs.

For A-level programmes: 6 GCSEs at grade 9-4 (to include 3 GCSEs at grade 9-4 and 3 GCSEs at grade 9-5). Require grade 9-4 in English Language and Maths.
For A-level Physical Education: Grade 9-6 Combined Science OR Grade 9-6 Biology & Grade 9-6 in one other Science. A-level Biology must also be studied unless agreed with Head of Curriculum. Regular participation in competitive organised sport – to a good standard.

As a Bury College student you will have access to a wide range of enrichment opportunities which will contribute to your personal growth and development and support your academic studies. 

These may include:

  • Art Club
  • Chess Club
  • Dance, Drama and Singing Workshops
  • Duke of Edinburgh Award
  • Gaming Hub
  • Music Club
  • Pride Club
  • Student Ambassador Scheme
  • A wide range of sport including Badminton, Cricket, Football, Fitness Training, Nerf, Netball, Volleyball and Table Tennis.

Please Note: We attempt to ensure that all information contained within this website is correct and up-to-date. However, some details may change as we review and update our provision. Although every effort is made to provide the teaching, examination, assessment and other services detailed on this website and in our other publications, Bury College cannot guarantee the provision of such programmes, services, facilities and fees. Bury College reserves the right to amend, withdraw, alter or amalgamate any of the courses, locations and facilities detailed within at any time. Should circumstances require such amendments, Bury College undertakes to use all reasonable steps to minimise the resultant disruption to those services and most importantly to students.

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