Physical Education / Sports Studies

Course summary

Studying A-Level Physical Education will give you a fantastic insight into the amazing world of sports performance. The course offers a multi-disciplined approach to the study of physical education. You will learn the reasons why we do things and why some people outperform others, mentally and physically. You will also delve into the ethical considerations behind the use of drugs and the influence that modern technology is having in and on physical activity and sports. The course is extremely diverse, allowing you to explore and enhance your physical ability in addition to bridging the gap between the arts and the sciences. Many students study PE as they realise the importance of studying a subject that they enjoy. If you're passionate about sport, driven to find out how you can improve your performance, interested in the biological processes that allow our bodies to push themselves to their physical peak and keen to understand what gives Olympic champions the psychological edge over their competitors then A-Level PE is for you! Our commitment and rigour in teaching will enable you to feel confident and secure in the knowledge required to be successful in this subject. As a department, we have consistently secured top grades for our students.