SPORT SCIENCE
Physical Education addresses the development of the holistic person. The course is invaluable for pupils wishing to study a sport related area up to degree level. However, pupils who show aptitude and interest for Physical Education could use the subject for matriculation as an undergraduate in an unrelated subject area. The academic content of the course is challenging yet accessible. It comprises the following four components. Firstly the Physiological factors affecting performance, including applied anatomy, exercise physiology and applied bio-mechanics (the latter enables the principles of physics to be addressed in a practical format during realistic
sporting situations). Secondly, the Psychological factors, covering Skill acquisition and Sports Psychology (optimising performance). Thirdly the socio-cultural issues in physical activity and sport involving; a study of sport in a societal context and Contemporary Issues in sport for example, ethics, Olympic Games and origins of sport. Finally there is the practical and analytical evaluation of sporting performance. Jamie Lennard Head of Physical Education
SCHEME OF ASSESSMENT Paper 1: Physiological factors affecting performance
Paper 2: Psychological factors affecting performance
• Applied anatomy and physiology
• Skill acquisition
• Exercise physiology
• Sports psychology
• Biomechanics
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Paper 3: Socio-cultural issues in physical activity and sport
Non-exam assessment: Performance in Physical Education
• Sport and society
• Evaluation and Analysis of Performance for Improvement (EAPI)
• Contemporary issues in physical activity and sport
• Performance or coaching
