attend a morning of revision lectures and/or seminars on applied anatomy and physiology, exercise physiology and movement analysis. The afternoon sees this theory move into the sports science lab environment.
the benefits of short-term preparation with the use of ergogenic aids and technological support. We witnessed recovery phase in an athlete’s routine and the positive impact it has on performance and the benfit of reducing injury.’ Luke Connor, Year 13 ‘Working in an elite environment with top coaches was an inspiring experience and hugely benefitted my understanding of the A level PE course’. Akil Greenidge, Year 13 The Football Association at St George’s Park All our A level pupils take part in an overnight field trip to St George’s Park, the National Football Centre. Its Education Liaison department, alongside the Michael Johnson Performance Centre, has designed a programme of lectures and practicals to complement the A level specification. This all takes place in the state-of-the-art fitness testing and performance laboratories, rehabilitation suites, hydrotherapy pools and lecture theatres.
Testing the state-of-the-art facilities at St George’s Park.
PE REVIEW Reading around the subject is key to developing a broader and deeper understanding of the course content. We therefore subscribe to the monthly PE Review Journal which boys are given lesson time to read, note and present. Every half term boys will be asked to pick an article from the journal which appeals to their specific interests. Based on this they must then produce a presentation to give to their classmates. ‘The trip was hugely beneficial for my PE course as it allowed us to see first hand
A level students enjoy an annual trip to St George’s Park.
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