Physical Education / Sports Studies

Course summary

In PE you will cover a range of sporting topics in a fun, interesting and challenging way. Each teacher delivers a specialist subject area using a range of teaching styles, offering variety to the course. You will sit two exams and submit coursework too. Applied Anatomy, Physiology, and Biomechanical Movement looks at changes within the musculoskeletal, cardio-respiratory and neuromuscular systems before exercise with a focus on how the body uses energy systems during different types of physical activity and sport. Biomechanics considers motion and forces, and their relevance to performance. Skill Acquisition and Sports Psychology focuses on how skill is acquired and the impact of psychological factors on performance. Sports Psychology looks at how to optimise performance in physical activity. In Sport, Society and Technology you will develop knowledge and understanding of the interaction between, and the evolution of, sport and society. You will study technological developments in physical activity and various ethical issues will be discussed, including football hooliganism and drugs in sport.