Physical Education (PE)

Course summary

Course Content Component 1: Factors Affecting Participation in Physical Activity and Sport Applied Anatomy and Physiology: ● Cardio-respiratory system ● Cardiovascular system ● Respiratory system ● Neuromuscular system ● The musculo-skeletal system and analysis of movement Skill Acquisition: Skill Acquisition: ● Skill, skill continuums and transfer of skills ● Impact of skill classification on structure of practice for learning ● Principles and theories of learning and performance ● Use of guidance and feedback ● Memory models ● Information processing Sport and Society: ● Emergence of globalisation of sport in the 21st century ● The impact of sport on society and of society on sport ● The role of technology in sport. Component 2: Factors Affecting Optimal Performance in Physical Activity and Sport Exercise Physiology: Exercise Physiology: ● Diet and nutrition and their effect on physical activity and performance ● Preparation and training methods in relation to maintaining physical activity and performance ● Injury prevention and the rehabilitation of injury Biomechanical Movement: ● Biomechanical principles ● Levers ● Linear Motion ● Angular Motion ● Projectile Motion ● Fluid Mechanics Sport Psychology: ● Aspects of personality ● Attitudes ● Arousal ● Anxiety ● Aggression ● Acheivement motivation theory ● Social Facilitation ● Group Dynamics ● Importance of goal setting ● Attribution theory ● Self-efficacy and confidence ● Leadership Sport and society and the role of technology in physical activity and sport: ● Concepts of physical activity and sport ● Development of elite performers in sport ● Ethics in sport ● Drugs in sport ● Violence in sport ● Sport and the law ● Impact of commercialisation on physical activity and sport and the relationship between sport and the media Component 3: Practical Performance in Physical Activity and Sport