Physical Education / Sports Studies

Course summary

Studying an A Level in Physical Education will afford students the opportunity to explore the reasons for participation in physical activity and sport, and also those factors affecting optimal performance. Throughout the course, students will scrutinise principles and theories from across the sporting world. This will enable them to not only develop their knowledge of theoretical physical education, but to also cultivate an interest in how that theory is applied in a broader sporting context. Career opportunities for those wishing to further their studies in physical education include employment in the fields of, but not limiting to; sports nutrition, physiotherapy, sports psychology, biomechanics, sports medicine and pedagogy.