Students will study the following topics over the two years: - Applied anatomy and physiology - Skill Acquisition - Sport and society - Exercise Physiology - Biomechanical Movement - Sport Psychology - Sport and society and the role of technology in physical activity and sport Students will also be required to take part in sport as either a performer or coach and complete a performance analysis in a chosen sport. During the AS and A2 Physical Education course, students will build upon the skills, knowledge and understanding gained at Key Stage 4 and GCSE P.E. Students will study various aspects of sport, including, social, global, anatomy and physiology and skill. Alongside this, practical performance and understanding of performance analysis will be developed. Students are expected to take an active part during lessons, working individually, in pairs or small groups. Homework tasks will include research, reading around the subject, planning, writing essays and practical performance, thus requiring a high level of commitment, self- discipline and a strong work ethic.
The standard entry criteria to study in the sixth form is a 9-4 in at least seven different subjects, including English and mathematics, which would usually be at grade 4 or above. Although it is possible to study PE at A-level without studying at GCSE, you should have a good grasp of Biology and all students need to be participating in a sport competitively on a regular basis.
Assessment will take the form of two written examinations (2 hours). Paper 1 Topics: - Applied anatomy and physiology - Skill acquisition - Sport and society Paper 2 Topics: - Exercise Physiology - Biomechanical Movement - Sport Psychology Both papers are 2 hours in duration, comprise of 105 marks, with a mixture of multiple choice, short answer and extended writing questions. Each paper is worth 35% so together they make up 70% of the final grade. The remaining 30% of the marks will take the form of a practical assessment. This will be one sport as either a coach or performer and students will have to produce a written performance analysis on their chosen sport.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | North Avenue, Stafford, ST16 1NR |
Students will study the following topics over the two years: - Applied anatomy and physiology - Skill Acquisition - Sport and society - Exercise Physiology - Biomechanical Movement - Sport Psychology - Sport and society and the role of technology in physical activity and sport Students will also be required to take part in sport as either a performer or coach and complete a performance analysis in a chosen sport. During the AS and A2 Physical Education course, students will build upon the skills, knowledge and understanding gained at Key Stage 4 and GCSE P.E. Students will study various aspects of sport, including, social, global, anatomy and physiology and skill. Alongside this, practical performance and understanding of performance analysis will be developed. Students are expected to take an active part during lessons, working individually, in pairs or small groups. Homework tasks will include research, reading around the subject, planning, writing essays and practical performance, thus requiring a high level of commitment, self- discipline and a strong work ethic.
The standard entry criteria to study in the sixth form is a 9-4 in at least seven different subjects, including English and mathematics, which would usually be at grade 4 or above. Although it is possible to study PE at A-level without studying at GCSE, you should have a good grasp of Biology and all students need to be participating in a sport competitively on a regular basis.
Assessment will take the form of two written examinations (2 hours). Paper 1 Topics: - Applied anatomy and physiology - Skill acquisition - Sport and society Paper 2 Topics: - Exercise Physiology - Biomechanical Movement - Sport Psychology Both papers are 2 hours in duration, comprise of 105 marks, with a mixture of multiple choice, short answer and extended writing questions. Each paper is worth 35% so together they make up 70% of the final grade. The remaining 30% of the marks will take the form of a practical assessment. This will be one sport as either a coach or performer and students will have to produce a written performance analysis on their chosen sport.