NAME: RACHEL CALVIN
YEAR LEFT PORTADOWNCOLLEGE: 2010
Why did you choose to study GCSE PE at Portadown College?
As someone who enjoys sport, choosing to study GCSE PE was an easy choice to make. I hoped that by learning more about the theory of sport and exercise and the human body, I would be able to implement improvements in how I approach and maintain my own sporting commitments so as to achieve maximum potential. 
What did you gain from studying GCSE PE at Portadown College? Eg Skill set gained etc
For me GCSE PE played a key role in planting foundations in the study of human biology, with particular relation to the musculoskeletal system. This was not only a useful resource in the study of Biology at GCSE and A Level, but it has also been of specific use in my current study of ‘Exercise and Applied Physiology’ and ‘Upper and Lower Limb Anatomy’ modules this year. The practical element of the subject also allows skills such as teamwork and leadership to develop, which are critical in almost all professions and sports. 
Did you study A Level PE?
 No
What career path are you following / what are you doing now?
 At the moment I’m in 2nd year of medical school at Queen’s with the hope of becoming a qualified doctor after 3 more years as a medical student and 2 years as a junior doctor.