Physical Education

Course summary

What will I study Applied Anatomy and Physiology: The cardiovascular system, respiratory system, neuromuscular system, musculo-skeletal system and energy system. Skill Acquisition: transfer of skills, skill classification, learning theories, use of guidance, memory, information processing, schema theory. Sport and Society: globalisation, history of sport and sociological theories. Exercise Physiology: Diet and nutrition, training methods, periodisation, injury prevention and rehabilitation. Biomechanics: principles, Newton’s laws, levers, linear motion, angular motion, projectile motion and fluid mechanics. Sport Psychology: personality, attitudes, arousal, anxiety, aggression, motivation, achievement motivation, social facilitation, attribution theory, self-efficacy and confidence, leadership and stress management. Sport, Society and Technology: concepts of physical activity, development of elite performers, ethics, violence, drugs, law, commercialisation and technology.