Physical Education

Course summary

Sport is no longer just about physical performance but is now a science. Are you interested in the impact of sport and its influence on wider society? Are you interested in the human body and how it can be manipulated to perform at great intensities with exceptional accuracy and consistency? Do you ever wonder how an elite performer can play well one week and poorly the next? A-level Physical Education has all the answers to these questions and more. Sport is the fastest growing and most lucrative industry in the world and shows no sign of slowing down. You will study: Applied anatomy and physiology • Skill acquisition • Sport and society • Exercise physiology and biomechanics • Sport psychology • Technology in sport