Physical Education / Sports Studies

Course summary

Studying Level Physical Education provides students with a fantastic insight into the amazing world of sports performance. Students will have the chance to perform or coach a sport through the non-examined assessment (NEA) component but also develop a wide-ranging knowledge of the hows and whys of physical activity and sport. The combination of physical performance and academic challenge provides an exciting opportunity for students, allowing them to perform and then improve their performance or coaching through the application of theory. The course develops transferable skills including decision-making, psychological understanding of people, independent thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills as well as thinking and acting under pressure. Due to the practical nature of 30% of the qualification, each student who studies Level Physical Education must take an active role in the extracurricular sporting opportunities offered at Emanuel. The theory element of the course, which is worth 70% of the qualification, focuses on seven major topics: 1. Applied anatomy and physiology 2. Exercise physiology 3. Biomechanics 4. Skill acquisition 5. Sports psychology 6. Sport and society 7. Contemporary issues in physical activity and sport The NEA element of the course, which is worth 30% of the qualification consists of two elements: • One practical performance, as either a coach or a performer in an activity (15%) • One performance analysis task (15%)