Physical Education / Sports Studies

Course summary

This course takes a multi-disciplinary approach based on the interaction between the theory and practice of physical education, with the focal point being the performer and performance. An A level qualification in the subject is rapidly becoming an essential pre-requisite for specialist study in physical education and sports studies in higher education. Component 1: Physiological Factors Affecting Performance This module is entirely theoretical; topic areas include Applied Anatomy and Physiology, Exercise Physiology, and Biomechanics. Component 2: Psychological Factors Affecting Performance This module is entirely theoretical; topic areas include Skill Acquisition and Sports Psychology. Component 3: Socio-Cultural Issues in Physical Activity and Sport This module is entirely theoretical; topic areas include Sport and Society, and Contemporary Issues In Physical Activity and Sport Component 4: Performance in Physical Education Practical module - candidates perform in one practical activity from the approved list and carry out an Evaluation and Analysis of Performance for Improvement (EAPI), in which they observe a performance and provide an oral response, analysing and critically evaluating it.