Physical Education / Sports Studies

Course summary

The sports industry is one of the fastest growing sectors of modern society. You only have to look at the rise of performance analysis in Premier League Football or the growth of the Olympic and Paralympic Games to see that, with the right qualifications and passion for sport, there are a huge number of exciting opportunities. This course focuses on relating theory to sport and its impact on the performer. Using theoretical content, students will improve their knowledge, application and analysis skills to understand what it takes to become an elite performer working within the sporting industry. There are seven sections within this diverse course that are complimented by other subjects, particularly, Biology, History and Psychology. This course looks at applied physiology, skill acquisition, the role of sport in society, exercise physiology, biomechanical movement, sport psychology and the role of technology in sport.