Physical Education / Sports Studies

Course summary

Topic 1 - Applied Anatomy and Physiology: Understanding different body systems and the effects of exercise on them. Newton’s Laws of Motion and how they apply to a sporting context Topic 2 - Exercise Physiology and Applied Movement Analysis: Understanding the importance of diet and nutrition. Fatigue and recovery. How to train, maintain, and improve fitness. How to prevent and rehabilitate from injury. Understanding movement analysis and different types of motion. Topic 3 – Skill acquisition: Understanding the learning theories and how they relate to skill development, and the role of memory systems. Relate knowledge of practice, feedback, and guidance to practical situations. How to generate and evaluate quantitative data. Topic 4 – Sport Psychology: Understanding the role of sport psychology in facilitating optimal performance. The debate of nature vs nurture or the interaction of both. Topic 5 – Sport and society: Understanding the dynamic relationship between sport and society. Consider historical and contemporary events and trends and potential future developments.