Physical Education / Sports Studies

Course summary

A level PE covers an incredibly diverse and interesting range of topics. By the end of the two years you will have studied the anatomy and physiology of movement and how the body adapts and responds to varying intensities of exercise. You will have looked at the ways in which we learn or acquire skill and how we develop these skills to become accomplished sports performers. You will also look at the role of sport in society and how culture affects participation. As well as developing the academic skills of a scientist you will also become a psychologist, physiologist, sociologist and even a philosopher.