Physical Education / Sports Studies

Course summary

In this course you will study both the theoretical and practical aspects of Sport and PE. In Year 12, students learn about the psychological, physiological and historical influences on performance. This is combined with demonstrating your ability to perform sporting skills from one practical activity. In Year 13, the focus switches to analysing the factors that influence elite performance, such as how to control stress and anxiety; how to train the specific energy systems required for different sports; and how the media and commercialism influences elite sport. Students are also required to evaluate their own performance and use their theoretical knowledge to explain how performance can be improved further. The course provides an excellent foundation for students wishing to study Physical Education or Sports Science at university, or wishing to pursue a career in teaching, coaching or the health and fitness industry. Please note that to be successful in this subject it is essential that you are a strong practical performer in at least one sport.