Physical Education / Sports Studies

Course summary

Ever wondered why some people can run faster than others? How your personality affects your performance? How you could become an elite sports performer? Why people take drugs? How technology can help you? These are just a few of the questions studying Physical Education could help you answer. UNITS OF STUDY: • Physiological factors affecting performance applied anatomy & physiology, exercise physiology & biomechanics • Psychological factors affecting performance psychology and skills acquisition • Socio-cultural issues in physical education sport and society, technology & contemporary issues in physical activity • Performance in PE