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Sports Department - an introduction
For pupils who would like to gain a greater knowledge of sport and a deeper understanding of the role of sport and recreation in society, King Edward's offers pupils the opportunity to study sport at GCSE, AS and A Level.
Sports studies encourages candidates to;
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develop and apply their knowledge, skills and understanding of physical education through selected practical activities |
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develop their knowledge and understanding of the different factors that affect participation and performance and demonstrate their relationship |
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understand the role of rules and conventions in selected activities |
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promote their understanding of the health benefits and risks associated with taking part in physical activity |
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develop the skills necessary to analyse and improve performance |
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support their personal and social development through adopting different roles in selected activities when working with others. |
The course content varies slightly from year to year but will most likely cover the following aspects:
* Physiology of exercise
* Mechanics of movement and anatomy of movement
* Historical development of sport
* Structure and organisation of sport in England/France/USA
* Training and Fitness
* Social issues of sport
* An individual project of your choice
Planning, performing and evaluating physical activities