Physical Education / Sports Studies

Course summary

In Physical Education we attempt to develop our students understanding of the global concept of sport. We look at sport from different angles: how your body works, how you learn skills, what motivates people to participate, and how sport affects and reflects society across the following areas: • Anatomy & Physiology • Skill Acquisition • Sport & Society (and role of technology in physical activity and sport) • Exercise Physiology • Biomechanical Movement • Sport Psychology The content of the A Level P.E. course includes: Applied Anatomy and Physiology, Biomechanics, Sports Psychology, Sport in Society and Technology in Sport. You will learn to apply your knowledge to the competitive sporting context in which you are performing. The students that most enjoy and flourish on the course are those who are heavily involved in sport and physical activity, and those who have a genuine interest in all aspects of the sporting world.