Physical Education / Sports Studies

Course summary

The combination of physical performance and academic challenge provides an exciting opportunity for students at LRGS. They can perform, and then through academic study, improve their performance or coaching. Students will also delve into the ethical considerations behind the use of performance enhancing drugs and also the influence that modern technology is having in and on physical activity and sport. Topics that you will cover will include; joints, movement and muscles; respiratory system during exercise of differing intensities and during recovery; ergogenic aids, rehabilitation of injury and much more. LRGS have been awarded a Gold Standard for the School Games Mark. This award is from a Government led awards scheme launched to reward schools for their commitment to the development of competition across their school and into the community.