Physical Education

Course summary

You will study four units that are all mandatory. • Physiological factors affecting performance • Psychological factors affecting performance • Socio-cultural issues in physical activity and sport • Performance in physical education These units will give you an understanding of sport in the wider contexts of coaching and leadership, anatomy and physiology, the body’s short and long term responses to physical activity, the framework of sport in the UK and the organisations involved and the psychological challenges that sport can provide. You will also develop transferable skills such as planning, communication, adaptability and leadership.