On Tuesday
the 2nd of December 2014, A-Level PE students were taken to
Loughborough University for an educational visit. The students, on arrival at Loughborough, were
given a guided tour of the world class facilities before the practical sessions
relating to their A Level Physiology unit of work began. The
day was pitched at their curriculum needs, with an experiential, practical set
of workshops where the pupils engaged in physical tests similar to that of elite
performers such as the VO2 Max test.
Students experienced how to conduct professional sports science tests
and looked at how to interpret their data to improve performance. This was
an exciting, inspirational day that enriched their physiology studies and inspired
students to think about their university choices.
