Physical Education / Sports Studies

Course summary

The scientific study of exercise, health and sport is big business, from the riches of professional sports to the equally important personal fitness sector. The impact of sport on both our individual lives and the global economy cannot be overstated. Why Choose Physical Education at King Henry VIII School? 1. Excellent sports facilities that enable teaching outside of the classroom. 2. Thought-provoking lessons that are linked to practical examples. 3. Student-centred learning environment. 4. Physical Education enables you to analyse the sports you love in great detail and thereby improve your performance. 5. The wide range of theory will be applied to practical performance throughout the course making it specific for your learning. Topics Studied • Sports Performance, Evaluation and Analysis • Contemporary Issues in Physical Activity and Sport • Sport in Society • Biomechanics • Sport Psychology • Skill Acquisition • Exercise Physiology • Anatomy and Physiology