Physical Education / Sports Studies

Course summary

01: Physiological factors affecting performance 30% (90 marks) 2 hour written exam Anatomy and physiology • Body systems; Energy and Recovery. Exercise physiology • Diet and nutrition; Training methods; Injuries. Biomechanics • Types of motion; Stability and lever systems. 02: Psychological factors affecting performance 20% (60 marks) 1 hour written exam Skills Acquisition • Skills; Methods of practice; Learning theories. • Guidance & feedback; Memory models. Sports Psychology • Individual differences. Dynamics; Goal setting. • Attribution; Confidence; Leadership; Stress management. 03: Socio-cultural issues in physical activity and sport 20% (60 marks) 1 hour written exam Sport and society • Emergence & evolution of modern sport to 21st century. • Global sporting events Contemporary issues in sport • Ethics and Deviance; Modern technology. • Commercialisation; Routes to sporting excellence. 04: Performance in physical education 30% Non examined assessment (NEA) • Performance or Coaching in one activity. • Evaluation and analysis of performance for improvement.