Studying A Level Sports Science will give you a fantastic insight into the amazing world of sports performance. Not only will you have the chance to perform or coach a sport through the non-exam assessment component, you will also develop a wide ranging knowledge into the how and why of physical activity and sport. The combination of physical performance and academic enquiry provides an exciting opportunity for students to gain a deep insight to the multi-faceted field of physical education and sports science. Studying the scientific elements of Anatomy and Physiology, Exercise Physiology and Biomechanics, along with Psychological aspects, provides a detailed knowledge of factors affecting sports performance. The Sociocultural element allows students to understand sport’s place in, and impact on, society through history to the modern day as well as examining areas such as ethics and modern technology in sport. The application of all elements of the course to personal practical experience is what makes the A Level Sports Science course both relevant and exciting for the sports minded student.