Physical Education

This Foundation Learning course applies to students currently working below Level 1.

Physical Education encourages you to improve your ability to plan, perform and evaluate physical activities. The course develops your knowledge skills and understanding in a range of sports and specific activities from the leisure industry.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification and though it is not a requirement to have studied Physical Education before taking this qualification, you will need to have a keen interest in the field and aspirations for working in the Sport or Leisure profession.

What will I study

Practical Activities:
- Game Activities;
- Gymnastic Activities;
- Dance;
- Athletic Activities; (Swimming);
- Invasion Games;
- Net/Wall Games;
- Striking/fielding/target games;
- Health promoting training programs.

Including:
- Taking part in sport;
- Assisting at a sport or leisure event;
- Improving own fitness;
- Health and Safety;
- Managing your own health at work.
- Exercise and fitness;
- How the body works;
- Fitness programmeleading;
- Sport and Active Leisure Activities;
- Working in Sport and Active Leisure;
- Sport and Active Leisure Group Project;
- Job Opportunities;
- Physical activities for children;
- Dance Skills.

Which subjects complement this

Personal and Social Development
Functional Skills

Assessment

Practical Demonstration
Coursework

Progression

Further Education
Employment
Independent Living