1. PE Summer Projects

2. GCSE PE
Pick 4 major sporting events which are taking place over the summer and identify the top performers from each.
Identify and explain why you think they are successful within their sport.

3. Topics which you could consider:
Somatotypes
Diet
Training schedules (methods and principles of training)
Components of fitness they have which enable them to be successful
Marketing and sponsorship

4. Extra research you could carry out:
Research optimum weight and discuss whether the performer is at their optimum weight.
You could research drugs in sport and discuss what drugs certain athletes may take

5. Use relevant theory and extra research!
A Level PE
Pick 2 or more sporting events taking place over the summer and research the world record history
Choose a top performing athlete in the sport and identify changes they could make to improve their chances of breaking the record
Use relevant theory and extra research!

6. A Level PE
Choose two sports and see how they have developed over time.
Explain what changes have taken place and discuss the causes and consequences of those decisions.
How has performance been impacted by these changes

7. Sporting events taking place over summer 2015
Cycling Tour de France
British Grand Prix
Cricket
Golf – Open St Andrews
Swimming and diving world champs
Athletics Diamond league London
Archery World Champs
Netball world champs
Equestrian – European champs
Sprint canoeing world champs
Cycling BMX world champs
World judo champs

8. Projects for all students:
If you attend a sporting event this summer create a scrap book of your trip! You could also research the history of the event, including any historic events and outstanding players/athletes
Design a kit for an individual or team for an upcoming competition. Explain your reasons for your choice of kit with reference to history, materials etc.
Sporting role model case study

9. Projects for all students:
Design a stadium for their chosen sport
Produce a video and campaign on why you should be the next FIFA president
Predict the potential winners of the Rugby World Cup 2015 and why. Case study on the team and their strengths and weaknesses.

10. Methods of presentation:
Poster
Scrapbook
Information leaflet
Be creative and send final projects to or
HM distinctions will be awarded for the best projects
Good luck and enjoy!