Sports & Exercise Science

Sports · Intermediate · 40 hours

How the body performs and adapts: basic anatomy, the musculoskeletal system, energy systems, the heart and lungs in exercise, fitness components, training principles and recovery.

What you'll learn

• Understand basic anatomy relevant to exercise
• Understand how the body produces energy
• Understand the components of fitness
• Understand training principles
• Understand recovery and adaptation

Course modules

• Module 1: Introduction to Sports Science
• Module 2: Anatomy Basics
• Module 3: The Musculoskeletal System
• Module 4: Energy Systems
• Module 5: Cardiovascular & Respiratory
• Module 6: Fitness Components
• Module 7: Training Principles
• Module 8: Biomechanics Basics
• Module 9: Recovery & Adaptation
• Module 10: Applying Sports Science
• Module 11: Core Concepts in Depth
• Module 12: Common Mistakes & How to Avoid Them
• Module 13: Tools, Resources & Templates
• Module 14: Standards, Quality & Best Practice
• Module 15: Health, Safety & Ethics
• Module 16: Case Study: A South African Example
• Module 17: Communication & Working with Others
• Module 18: Staying Current & Continuing to Learn
• Module 19: Capstone Project
• Module 20: Review, Assessment & Next Steps

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