A Level
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WHAT IS PHYSICAL EDUCATION?
Physical Education brings together a
fascinating range of topics, including
Anatomy and Physiology, Exercise
Physiology, Biomechanics, Sports
Psychology, Sociology, History and
Technology. If you have a real love for
Sport and like to analyse the world’s
top players and teams, this could be
the course for you. The diverse nature
of this subject means that it complements
many subjects and is highly attractive
to potential employers and universities.
It demonstrates knowledge in an array
of sport-related disciplines and the nature
of the work develops observation and
analysis skills, which are highly sought
in future employment or study.
WHAT WILL YOU STUDY?
On the course, you will study a wide
range of topics, including Applied
Anatomy and Exercise Physiology,
Biomechanical Movement, Skill
Acquisition, Sports Psychology, Sport
and Society, and the role of Technology
in Physical Activity and Sport. Within
each area, there are many different
topics that will be studied and applied to
the study of Physical Education and elite
level sport.
You will learn about how the body
responds to exercise and physical
activity, what factors might hold back an
athlete and how appropriate training can
improve performance, as well as how
a person’s way of thinking might affect
their performance and how they can
use psychological skills to improve it.
You will also learn how to apply the laws
of physics to human biological systems.
Physical
Education
CAREERS
• Teaching
• Personal trainer
• Sports coach
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WHAT NEXT?
A large number of our students go to
university to study degrees in Teaching,
Sports Science, Physiotherapy, Medicine
and Dentistry. We have strong links with
a range of universities and a number of
former students come back into College
and speak to groups about their careers
and experiences. Some students with
exceptional performance backgrounds
opt for scholarships at universities in
the UK or USA.
WHAT OTHER SUBJECTS GO
WELL WITH THIS SUBJECT?
Physical Education is seen as a
Science subject but compliments
all disciplines and can be combined
with any other subjects.
DID YOU KNOW?
If all 600 muscles in
your body pulled in one
direction, you could lift
25 tons.
“ I had heard so many great things about
Newman from past students, and I feel it has
a great welcoming atmosphere, everyone is
always happy & friendly and the teaching
staff are extremely supportive.”
Evie Barclay
SCHOOL: St Michael's
SUBJECTS: A Levels in PHYSICAL EDUCATION, Biology and Psychology