Physical Education / Sports Studies

Course summary

This is a fast growing, popular and now commonly accredited A-Level GCE Course. This multi-dimensional course enables students to acquire a range and depth of knowledge across a variety of inter-related disciplines. This multidisciplinary approach allows students to examine physiological, psychological, socio-cultural and historical factors that underpin sporting performance, and reasons for participation in physical activity. In addition, candidates will gain experience of performing a variety of activities chosen from different activity profiles. Candidates will also gain experience in coaching and officiating the activities so as to develop their understanding and appreciation of the coaching points, skills, rules and the application of tactics associated with their chosen activities. H555/01: Physiological factors affecting performance H555/02: Psychological factors affecting performance H555/03: Socio-cultural issues in physical activity and sport. H555/05: Practical performances H555/06: Evaluation and Analysis of Performance for Improvement (EAPI)