Physical Education

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Have you ever wondered... • Why some people can run faster than others? • How your personality affects your performance? • Why people take drugs? • How technology can help you? Opt for A Level Physical Education to find out the answers. Studying A Level Physical Education will give you a fantastic insight into the amazing world of sports performance. Not only will you have the chance to perform or coach a sport through the non-exam assessment component, you will also develop a wide ranging knowledge into the how and why of physical activity and sport. The combination of physical performance and academic challenge provides an exciting opportunity for students. You can perform and then through the academic study improve your performance or coaching though application of the theory. Physical Education is studied though a range of different contexts and the impact it has on both ours and other’s everyday lives. You will learn the reasons for our behaviour in sport and lifestyle choices and why some people out perform others, mentally and physically. You will also delve into the ethical considerations behind the use of drugs and the influence that modern technology is having in and on physical activity and sport. The development of transferable skills including: decision making, psychological understanding of people, independent thinking, problem solving and analytical skills as well as thinking and acting under pressure are exciting benefits of choosing this course.

Course information

Name: Physical Education Qualification title: - Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment Awarding - Created 20151021 10:52:03 Updated 20160315 14:06:11

Entry requirements

None

Provider

St Martin's School Brentwood
Academy Converter
n/a

Address

Hanging Hill Lane
Hutton Town: Brentwood

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