The course takes a multi-disciplinary approach, with the focal point being on participation and performance in physical activity as part of a balanced, active and healthy lifestyle. The course is based on the interaction between the theory and practice of Physical Education. Students wishing to follow this course must have a keen interest in all sports and be self-motivating. They should enjoy reading articles and listening to discussions about sporting issues.

The course will require students to

• develop theoretical knowledge and understanding of the factors that underpin physical activity and sport and use this knowledge to improve performance

• understand how physiological and psychological states affect performance

• understand the key socio-cultural factors that influence people’s involvement in physical activity and sport

• understand the role of technology in physical activity and sport

• refine their ability to perform effectively in physical activity and sport by developing skills and techniques and selecting and using tactics, strategies and/or compositional ideas

• develop their ability to analyse and evaluate to improve performance

• understand the contribution which physical activity makes to health and fitness

• improve as effective and independent learners and as critical and reflective thinkers with curious and enquiring minds.