Physical Education / Sports Studies

Course summary

A broad study of Physical Education and excellent preparation for sports science and other related subjects. The PE course combines all the major elements of any study of sport. You will study three theory areas that cover the physiological, psychological and sociological aspects of sport and complete about two hours of practical work a week. This will allow you to use a wide range of knowledge to explain how physical education can affect the mind, body and spirit of the performer. The physiological aspects cover the anatomy and exercise physiology areas that will help us understand how our bodies move and what we can do to improve performance. The psychological areas help us understand how we learn and how we can improve our teaching and coaching skills and the sociological areas help us understand the role of PE and sport in society and how it has become so important.