The National 4 Physical Education Course allows learners to develop and demonstrate movement and performance skills in physical activities. Learners also develop an increased understanding of the important link between fitness and good health.

The main aims of the Course are to enable the learner to:

• develop the ability to safely perform a range of movement and performance skills in straightforward contexts
• develop and demonstrate knowledge of factors impacting on performance
• build capacity to perform effectively
• develop approaches to enhance personal performance
• monitor, record and reflect on performance development