Physical Education / Sports Studies

Course summary

We study how exercise affects physiological structures in the body; including topics on the heart and lungs, energy systems and biomechanics. The Sports Psychology section includes topics such as theories of learning and memory, moving onto Leadership theories and controlling anxiety. The Contemporary issues section looks at World Games, routes to sporting excellence and moves onto the use of technology and the commercialisation of sport. The course also offers the pupil a practical element which includes developing an interest in performing or coaching.