Physical Education is a subject that gets to the bare bones of sports performance. It enables an individual to understand how performance can be affected both in a physical and psychological sense. You will learn about the diverse nature of the sport; the interdependence of various areas of sport and physical education; sporting success and failure; how athletes need to adapt physically and mentally to the changing sports environment; investigate the impact of technology and commercialism on participation and performance; how to refine and analyze your performance and how to make decisions about what to do in your own fitness and training. Physical Education is the right subject for you if you enjoy learning about the world of Sports and Physical Education through research and investigation; keeping up to date with national and international sporting issues; performing and developing your practical performance; working strategically and making decisions; communicating and explaining your ideas; independent thinking, reflective learning and problem-solving. The course consists of four components: Component 1: Scientific Principles of Physical Education - you will learn about the physiological and biomechanical workings of the body. You will be introduced to the anatomical makeup of a performer and how this works alongside training, nutrition, and recovery to impact performance. Component 2: Psychological and Social Principles of Physical Education - you will develop knowledge of the psychological and social principles that underpin physical education and sport. You will explore the role that sports psychology has in facilitating optimal sporting performance of individual athletes and sports teams. Component 3: Practical Performance - you will develop your practical skills in the role of either a player or a coach. You will demonstrate a range of skills, tactics, and strategies or compositional ideas while under pressure, in both a conditioned practice and a formal/ competitive situation. Component 4: Performance Analysis and Performance Development Programme - you will undertake an independent study to complete a Performance Analysis and a resulting Performance Development Programme (PDP) in your chosen sport as a performer or coach.
Five GCSEs in Grades 4-9 including English Language and Maths 5 in Sport / PE, If not studying Sport / PE – 5 in Biology or 5,5 in Combined Science
At the end of the course, there are two written exams (2 ½ and 2 hours in length), a practical assessment, and a written, performance analysis, coursework element.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Warwickshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Alcester Road, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 9DH |
Physical Education is a subject that gets to the bare bones of sports performance. It enables an individual to understand how performance can be affected both in a physical and psychological sense. You will learn about the diverse nature of the sport; the interdependence of various areas of sport and physical education; sporting success and failure; how athletes need to adapt physically and mentally to the changing sports environment; investigate the impact of technology and commercialism on participation and performance; how to refine and analyze your performance and how to make decisions about what to do in your own fitness and training. Physical Education is the right subject for you if you enjoy learning about the world of Sports and Physical Education through research and investigation; keeping up to date with national and international sporting issues; performing and developing your practical performance; working strategically and making decisions; communicating and explaining your ideas; independent thinking, reflective learning and problem-solving. The course consists of four components: Component 1: Scientific Principles of Physical Education - you will learn about the physiological and biomechanical workings of the body. You will be introduced to the anatomical makeup of a performer and how this works alongside training, nutrition, and recovery to impact performance. Component 2: Psychological and Social Principles of Physical Education - you will develop knowledge of the psychological and social principles that underpin physical education and sport. You will explore the role that sports psychology has in facilitating optimal sporting performance of individual athletes and sports teams. Component 3: Practical Performance - you will develop your practical skills in the role of either a player or a coach. You will demonstrate a range of skills, tactics, and strategies or compositional ideas while under pressure, in both a conditioned practice and a formal/ competitive situation. Component 4: Performance Analysis and Performance Development Programme - you will undertake an independent study to complete a Performance Analysis and a resulting Performance Development Programme (PDP) in your chosen sport as a performer or coach.
Five GCSEs in Grades 4-9 including English Language and Maths 5 in Sport / PE, If not studying Sport / PE – 5 in Biology or 5,5 in Combined Science
At the end of the course, there are two written exams (2 ½ and 2 hours in length), a practical assessment, and a written, performance analysis, coursework element.