This is a course offering students with a natural interest in sport the chance to gain qualifications which will provide a broad and balanced Physical Education background for entry into higher education and/or employment. The course encourages the development of different methods of enquiry drawn from a wide range of disciplines, with a focal point being on the performer and the performance. All theory work is supported with practical examples from a wide range of sports and activities. Students will combine their theoretical knowledge with practical performance. Students must have a genuine interest in sport and must be committed to extra-curricular sporting activities.
You must have achieved at least a grade 6 on both of the examination papers on the GCSE Physical Education course. You must have achieved at least a grade 5 in English, Maths and Science.
This course is 70% theory and 30% practical. Paper 1 – Physiological factors affecting performance ■ 2 hour written examination ■ 30% of total A Level Paper 2 – Psychological factors affecting performance ■ 1 hour written examination. ■ 20% of total A Level. Paper 3 – Socio-cultural issues in physical activity and sport ■ 1 hour written examination. ■ 20% of total A Level. Practical Assessment: Students will be required to perform or coach one practical activity from a list of approved activities. This is worth 15% of the total A Level. ■ They must also complete an oral assessment which requires them to observe a performance in their chosen activity and identify and justify the major weaknesses in the performance and create a 2-3 month action plan to improve the weakness. This is worth 15% of the total A Level.
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Wirral |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| Address | Breck Rd, Wallasey, CH44 3HS |
This is a course offering students with a natural interest in sport the chance to gain qualifications which will provide a broad and balanced Physical Education background for entry into higher education and/or employment. The course encourages the development of different methods of enquiry drawn from a wide range of disciplines, with a focal point being on the performer and the performance. All theory work is supported with practical examples from a wide range of sports and activities. Students will combine their theoretical knowledge with practical performance. Students must have a genuine interest in sport and must be committed to extra-curricular sporting activities.
You must have achieved at least a grade 6 on both of the examination papers on the GCSE Physical Education course. You must have achieved at least a grade 5 in English, Maths and Science.
This course is 70% theory and 30% practical. Paper 1 – Physiological factors affecting performance ■ 2 hour written examination ■ 30% of total A Level Paper 2 – Psychological factors affecting performance ■ 1 hour written examination. ■ 20% of total A Level. Paper 3 – Socio-cultural issues in physical activity and sport ■ 1 hour written examination. ■ 20% of total A Level. Practical Assessment: Students will be required to perform or coach one practical activity from a list of approved activities. This is worth 15% of the total A Level. ■ They must also complete an oral assessment which requires them to observe a performance in their chosen activity and identify and justify the major weaknesses in the performance and create a 2-3 month action plan to improve the weakness. This is worth 15% of the total A Level.