Physical Education / Sports Studies

Course summary

Physical Education aims to develop physical competence and knowledge of movement and safety and enhances our ability to use this knowledge in performing a wide range of activities associated with the development of an active and healthy lifestyle. It encourages analytical thinking about how and why our bodies perform in various ways. What topics will I study for the A Level? • Applied anatomy and physiology • Biomechanical movement • Skill acquisition • Sport psychology • Sport and society • The role of technology in sport