Sports Science

Vision and Goals

Sports Science is an interdisciplinary field that examines the effects of sports, exercise, and physical activity on the human body. This area aims to enhance human performance, maintain health, and improve overall quality of life. Sports Science combines various disciplines, integrating both theoretical and practical knowledge about sports and exercise. In this course, students learn how the body works and the physical and mental effects of exercise. They gain knowledge about training planning, movement efficiency, and sports psychology, while understanding the importance of a healthy lifestyle and the role of nutrition. All of this knowledge is applied to practical life, helping them develop broader perspectives.

Students in Grades 9 and 10 can choose the GCSE Physical Education course if they wish. At the end of the two-year program, students take the GCSE exam.

Our Vision

Our vision is to support students' physical development while ensuring they understand Sports Science. Additionally, we aim to help them become socially aware individuals who have acquired social skills such as discipline, teamwork, and leadership through sports.

Our Goals

To develop our students' scientific thinking, reading, writing, and arithmetic skills throughout the academic year.
To equip students with the ability to apply biological knowledge and practices in daily life.
To enable students to actively participate in and comment on discussions related to Biology and Science.
To encourage the creation of new ideas by utilizing the knowledge, skills, and competencies gained in Biology classes.
To nurture individuals who are inquisitive, think critically, collaborate, solve problems, question, produce, and are eager to learn about science for life.
To teach students the fundamentals of Sports Science and enhance their theoretical knowledge throughout the academic year.
To equip students with the ability to apply Sports Science knowledge to their daily life and sports activities.
To promote healthy living habits and emphasize the lifelong importance of sports.
To integrate the theoretical and practical aspects of sports, aiming to create individuals who are inclined towards teamwork, successful in collaboration, capable of problem-solving, and who understand the importance of sports for creativity and health.

Curriculum

In our Sports Science course, we follow the Edexcel GCSE Physical Education curriculum. This curriculum consists of a two-year program designed to teach students the fundamental principles of Sports Science and provide a practical understanding of sports skills. It is widely used in schools around the world.

At the end of this two-year program, our students take two theoretical exams. For the practical component, they are evaluated through recorded performances, which are assessed both by us and by Edexcel. The final stage of the exam involves writing a composition that combines theory and practical topics. Exam results are graded on a scale from 1 to 9. The Sports Science course is scheduled for 5 hours per week.

https://qualifications.pearson.com/content/dam/pdf/GCSE/Physical%20Education/2016/Specification%20and%20sample%20assessments/GCSE-physical-education-2016-specification.pdf