Physical Education / Sports Studies

Course summary

This is an interesting and challenging learning experience, linking key sporting ideas with practical performance and gaining insight into the relationships they have with each other. The development of transferable skills including: decision making, psychological understanding of people, independent thinking, problem solving and analytical skills as well as thinking and acting under pressure. The study of A Level Physical Education opens up a range of possibilities for further study and careers associated with the subject. The course will be delivered by two expert and experienced staff. Students will receive five taught hours per week with an expectation of at least one hours independent study per PE lesson to support the knowledge and understanding. We make use of Google Classroom to set assignments and communicate with students. There is no taught practical element to this course - instead students must demonstrate what level they participate at through video evidence, official records of performance, press write ups etc.