Physical Education / Sports Studies

Course summary

A Level Physical Education enables you to understand the fundamental concepts of performance. Whether your interest is physiological, psychological, biomechanical, sociological or historical, this course covers it all. Studying A Level Physical Education will give you a fantastic insight into the amazing world of sports performance. Not only will you have the chance to perform a sport through the non-examination assessment component, you will also develop a wide ranging knowledge of the how and why of physical activity and sport. The combination of physical performance and academic challenge provides an exciting opportunity for pupils. You can perform, and then through the academic study improve your performance through application of the theory. Physical Education is studied though a range of different contexts and through the impact it has on both our and others’ everyday lives. In addition to applied anatomy and physiology, exercise physiology, and biomechanics, you will learn the reasons why we do things, why some people out perform others, mentally and physically. You will also delve into the ethical considerations behind the use of drugs and also the influence that modern technology is having in and on physical activity and sport.