The WJEC Eduqas Physical Education (PE) course is all about understanding how the body works, why exercise is important, and learning skills to improve your sports performance. The course mixes theory with practical activities, so you get a good balance of learning both the science behind sports and practicing them too.

Here’s a breakdown of what you’ll study:

• Health and Exercise: You’ll learn about how physical activity impacts health and fitness, and the benefits of exercise for well-being.

• Exercise Physiology: This looks at how your body works during exercise, like how muscles, bones, and the heart respond to physical activity.

• Movement and Biomechanics: You’ll explore how the body moves and the mechanics behind different physical activities.

• Psychology in Sport: This focuses on how mental factors like motivation and focus can affect performance in sports.

• Socio-Cultural Issues: You’ll study how factors like culture, media, and social influences shape sport and physical activity.

For assessments, the course includes both practical and theoretical components:

• Practical Performance: You will be assessed on your performance in sports, showing your skills, tactics, and decision-making.

• Theory Exam: There’s a written exam covering all the knowledge areas like health, exercise physiology, and psychology.

• Non-Exam Assessment (NEA): This involves creating a personal fitness plan, putting it into practice, and evaluating your progress.

This course is perfect if you want to understand more about fitness, the science of the body, or pursue further studies in sports or health. Plus, it gives you the chance to get active, develop practical skills, and dive deep into what makes people succeed in sports.