This highly-stimulating, rigorous and academic course explores the main topics within sport. Students will study the following topics:
There are three main theoretical strands to the course.
1) Exercise physiology. Students are taught many aspects of this topic. These include how the body works and changes during exercise. Ways of maximising sporting performance are also explored, including training and diet.
2) Sports Psychology. In this area we cover how skills are learnt most effectively, how the brain functions during sport, leadership, cohesion, aggression and anxiety plus many other areas.
3) Sport in society. In this strand we explore the roots of modern sport and the Olympic Games. We also explore current issues like violence in sport, drug taking, sponsorship and sexism.
Candidates will also be assessed on their ability to perform, analysis and evaluate the execution of core skills /techniques in isolation and structured practice in their chosen sport (selected from a published list)
The coursework includes both practical assessment and self-evaluation and improvement units. This is an ideal course for any students who have a genuine passion for sport and wish to increase their knowledge to a much higher level. Students are expected to do extra reading and work outside of lessons and regular and challenging homework is set.
This subject is fully accepted by all Higher Education Establishments as an ‘A’ Level in its own right. However, it is extremely compatible with other subject areas, providing elements of study in Historical, Social, Practical and Scientific areas. It therefore provides a superb accompaniment to other ‘A’ Levels in preparation for Higher Education and Further Career.
As a subject in its own right, it gives ideal preparation for students wishing to pursue a sport related career, ie. Physical Education teacher or Leisure and Recreational Management.
