A-Level Physical Education

Course summary

This course combines both physical and academic challenges to give you a fantastic insight into the world of sports performance. You will learn about human anatomy and physiology, how to train smarter, and delve into the ethical considerations behind the use of drugs, and the influence that modern technology is having on sports performance. You will also investigate topics such as the political exploitation of the Olympic games, making this course very modern and relevant to today’s society. Compared to GCSE there are fewer practical lessons, but you will find plenty of sport EnRICH opportunities available alongside the course.