This highly-stimulating, rigorous and academic course explores the main topics within sport. Students will study the following topics:
Applied anatomy and physiology - develop knowledge and understanding of the changes within the body systems prior to exercise, during exercise of differing intensities and during recovery.
Skill acquisition - how skill is acquired and the impact of psychological factors on performance. Knowledge and understanding of the principles required to optimise learning of new, and the development of existing skills.
Sport and society - develop knowledge and understanding of the interaction between and the evolution of, sport and society.
Exercise physiology - understand the adaptations to the body systems through training or lifestyle and how these changes affect the efficiency of those systems.
Biomechanical movement - develop knowledge and understanding of motion and forces, and their relevance to performance in physical activity and sport.
Sport psychology - develop knowledge and understanding of the role of sport psychology in optimising performance in physical activity and sport
Role of technology in sport - develop knowledge and understanding of the technological developments in physical activity and sport.
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 on the course must be regularly competing or coaching outside of school for a sports club.
This is the perfect preparation for anybody who seeks to study any sport-related course at university and it can lead on to a career in many different fields, including teaching, sports science and physiotherapy.
“A-level PE is really interesting. It covers many things I did not even consider that impact on my own performance.”
Danielle Priddey
