PHYSICAL EDUCATION

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

Scheme Of Assessment

Paper 1: Physiological factors affecting performance

• Applied anatomy and physiology

• Exercise physiology

• Biomechanics

Paper 2: Psychological factors affecting performance

• Skill acquisition

• Sports psychology 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.

Joseph Allen Head of Physical Education

The course is invaluable for pupils wishing to study a sport related area up to degree level. The academic content of the course is challenging yet accessible.

Paper 3: Socio-cultural issues in physical activity and sport

• Sport and society

• Contemporary issues in physical activity and sport

Non-exam assessment: Performance in Physical Education

• Performance or coaching

• Evaluation and Analysis of Performance for Improvement (EAPI)