Physical Education / Sports Studies

Course summary

This course is designed to help students develop theoretical knowledge and understanding of the factors that underpin physical activity and sport and use this knowledge to improve performance, to Understand how physiological and psychological states affect performance and how key socio-cultural factors influence people’s involvement in physical activity and sport. It also gives students the chance to discuss the role of technology in physical activity and sport and refine their ability to perform effectively in physical activity and sport by developing skills and techniques and selecting and using tactics, strategies and/or compositional ideas. A level PE is an excellent qualification for those with a keen interest in playing sport, and can support progression into careers in Physiotherapy, Sports Science and Nutrition amongst many others.