Physical Education is “education through the physical” however, A-Level in Physical Education will also equip you with a depth and breadth of knowledge, understanding and skills relating to scientific and socio-cultural aspects of physical education. Have you ever wondered why some people are faster than others, how personality affects performance, or how technology can improve performance? Then this subject is for you. The A-Level physical education specification is multi-disciplinary with course content divided into five components and is both an academically and physically demanding course: PE is studied through a range of different contexts and the impact it has on both ours and others’ everyday lives will become clear. You will learn the reasons why we behave the way we do in competition, why some people outperform others – mentally and physically. You will also develop your knowledge of the emergence, evolution and ethics of modern sport. As such you will receive a well-rounded and full introduction to the world of PE, sport and sports science. Physical Education can also complement further study in biology, physics, psychology, nutrition, sociology and many more.