Physical Education / Sports Studies

Course summary

Component 01 Physiological factors affecting performance 1.1 Applied anatomy and physiology 1.2 Exercise physiology 1.3 Biomechanics Component 02 Psychological factors affecting performance 2.1 Skill acquisition 2.2 Sports psychology Component 03 Socio-cultural issues in physical activity and sport 3.1 Sport and Society 3.2 Contemporary issues in physical activity and sport Component 04 Performance in physical education (NEA) 4.1 Performance or coaching of an activity taken from the approved lists 4.2 The Evaluation and Analysis of Performance for Improvement (EAPI) Career paths: The specifications provide a suitable foundation for specialist study on both Physical Education and Sports Studies in higher education and also suitable qualifications for other areas of study. The specifications provide an excellent foundation for candidates intending to pursue careers in teaching and coaching, physiotherapy, radiotherapy, sports development, the leisure industry, recreational management, health leisure and fitness and professional sport.