With this subject you will receive a well-rounded and full introduction to the world of physical exercise, sport and sport science by developing an understanding of how the mind and body works in relation to performance in physical activity. This subject will also offer you the opportunity to develop your skills in a wide range of sports and activities which will help you improve your own performance. You will also have the opportunity to perform a wide range of sports, you will be assessed in three different sports in the role of player/performance.

You will study topics such as:

● Anatomy and Physiology
● Movement Analysis
● Use of data
● Socio-Cultural influences
● Sports psychology
● Health, fitness and well-being
● Physical training

Students that attend physical education are approximately 2 3 times more likely to be active outside of school, and almost twice as likely to continue to be active to a healthy level in adulthood.