Physical Education / Sports Studies

Course summary

Study beyond the classroom: • Watch and listen to live sports! • Read newspapers and articles related to sport and physical activity in the world today. • Take part in sports regularly at a representative level. To be a successful A-level PE student you need to: • Have a very good level of performance, with a keen interest in sport, recreation, and P.E. • Have a lively and enquiring mind and a willingness to explore new ideas. • Have an aptitude in scientific principles. Students who have studied PE at Derby High have gone on to: • University study in sports science, and physiotherapy. • Careers in sports coaching, teaching, and sports management. • Sports physio at Manchester University.for