Physical Education / Sports Studies

Course summary

Studying A-level Physical Education will give you a fantastic insight into the amazing world of sports performance. Not only will you have the chance to perform or coach a sport through the non-examination assessment component, but you will also develop a wide-ranging knowledge of the how and why of Physical activity and sport. The combination of physical performance and academic challenge provides an exciting opportunity for pupils. You can perform, and then through academic study improve your performance or coaching through the application of the theory. Physical Education is studied through a range of different contexts and the impact it has on both our and other’s everyday lives. 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 taught through interesting and challenging learning experiences, linking key sporting ideas with practical performance and gaining insight into the relationships they have with each other. A typical lesson may commence in one of the theory classrooms before moving into a practical setting to see and experience first-hand the theoretical concepts in practice. The development of transferable skills including decision-making, psychological understanding of people, independent thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills as well as thinking and acting under pressure.