Physical Education / Sports Studies

Course summary

There are three main elements to the A level PE: Factors affecting participation in physical activity sport, Psychological and Social Principles of Physical Education, Practical Performance and performance analysis and development. Students will study the following topics: • Applied anatomy and physiology • Exercise physiology and applied movement analysis • Skill acquisition • Sport psychology • Sport and society The final section of the course, that makes up 30% of the qualification, is the assessment of practical performance and a written coursework that challenges learners to apply their newly developed theoretical knowledge to analyse and evaluate their own performance levels. For the practical learners will demonstrate and be assessed on Skills performed in one physical activity as a player/performer or as a coach. Learners will also either analyse two components of a physical activity (one physiological component and either a tactical or technical component) or in the role of player/performer or coach analyse, implement and evaluate a Performance Development Programme.