Physical Education / Sports Studies

Course summary

Component 1: Scientific Principles of Physical Education Written examination: 2 hours and 30 minutes, 40% of the qualification Content overview: Topic 1: Applied anatomy and physiology Topic 2: Exercise physiology and applied movement analysis Biomechanics is embedded within the content of Topics 1 and 2. Component 2: Psychological and Social Principles of Physical Education Written examination: 2 hours, 30% of the qualification Content overview: Topic 3: Skill acquisition Topic 4: Sport psychology Topic 5: Sport and society Component 3: Practical Sport One chosen sport to be assessed via video evidence and based on performance within that sport, 15% of the qualification Component 4: Performance Analysis and Personal Development Plan Written coursework: 3,500 words, 15% of the qualification