PE (Physical Education

PE

Why study this subject?

Do you have a passion or interest in Sport? If you are interested in the physiological, psychological, biomechanical and socio-cultural aspects that surround sport then Physical Education at A Level is a subject for you. Studying A Level Physical Education will give you a fantastic insight into the amazing world of sports performance and equips you with a broad spectrum of knowledge, desirable across a range of careers.

A Level Physical Education is an excellent base for a University degree in Sport Science, Physiotherapy or Exercise and Health. It can also complement further study in Biology, Human Biology, Physics, Psychology, Nutrition, Sociology and many more. It is widely accepted and acknowledged by Russell group universities with some offering a specific Sport Science course, such as: Birmingham, Exeter, Bath, Durham, Edinburgh.

What skills will you develop?

Students considering taking this course will benefit from developing improved analytical skills, learn to accurately interpret data and graphs, develop questioning and reasoning skills as well as learning to effectively evaluate sports performance. Students will regularly engage in discussions and debate on current topical sporting affairs. The course encourages independent learning as well as efficient time management. Furthermore, the students will be expected to read widely beyond the specification to support their understanding of theory and their ability to make synoptic links. In the coursework, students will utilise their learnt theoretical knowledge to critically analyse their own sporting performance in comparison to an elite model performance.

What are the key elements to the course?

This A Level course offers candidates an opportunity to study a wide variety of sport related topics. Students will study how applied physiology, psychology, sociology and biomechanics can be used to optimise sporting performance.

The A Level is assessed through a combination of exams and coursework, with this coursework split into practical performance in one sport and a written analysis and evaluation of performance.