Physical Education / Sports Studies

Course summary

This course will equip you with the knowledge of a range of disciplines and practical skills to study physical education or a related subject at university. Paper 1 – Factors affecting participation in physical activity and sport Three sections: Section A: Applied anatomy and physiology Section B: Skill acquisition Section C: Sport and society. Paper 2 – Factors affecting optimal performance in physical activity and sport Three sections: Section A: Exercise physiology and biomechanics Section B: Sport psychology Section C: Sport and society and technology in sport. Non-exam assessment – Practical performance in physical activity and sport Learners assessed as a performer in the full sided version of one activity (subject to sporting activity list provided by the exam board).