A Level Physical Education

Course summary

This course covers a diverse range of topics. You will discover how the body works, learn about the health benefits of physical activity and how performance can be enhanced, analysed and monitored. You will study sport psychology, nutrition, injury prevention and management, and the sports industry. Sport and Fitness is a fast-growing business. Whether your goal is working for a football club, becoming a personal trainer, or training to be a physiotherapist, there are multiple career opportunities. PE goes well with other subjects; for a career in PE, you might also consider taking Biology or Psychology. Content Course: Year 12 Factors affecting participation in sport Section A: Applied physiology Section B: Skill acquisition and sport psychology Section C: Sport and society Year 13 Factors affecting optimal performance in physical activity and sport Section A: Exercise physiology and biomechanics Section B: Sport psychology Section C: Sport, society and technology in sport.