Course information
Physical Education / Sports Studies
La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School - Camden
02074284600
Highgate Road, London, NW5 1RP
Course summary

YEAR 12: - Applied anatomy and physiology - Skill acquisition - Sport and society - Biomechanics YEAR 13: - Exercise physiology - Sports Psychology - Contemporary issues and sport - Performance in one chosen activity - Evaluation and planning for the improvement of performance LEARNING AND SKILLS Learners will be equipped with both a depth and breadth of knowledge, understanding and skills relating to scientific, socio-cultural and practical aspects of physical education. This requires them to: - Develop theoretical knowledge and understanding of the factors that underpin physical activity and sport and use this knowledge to improve performance - Understand how physiological and psychological states affect performance - Understand the key socio-cultural factors that influence people’s involvement in physical activity and sport - Understand the role of technology in physical activity and sport - Develop their ability to analyze and evaluate to improve performance - Improve as effective and independent learners and as critical and reflective thinkers with curious and enquiring minds KEY SKILLS: - Personal skills in sports - Decision making - Teamwork - Analyzing - Evaluation - Communication - Leadership - Problem solving

Entry requirements

6+ in biology or core science Good personal performance in two sports Evidence of competing regularly in at least one of the sports

How you'll be assessed

Physiological factors affecting performance, Written paper 2 hours 30% Psychological factors affecting performance, Written paper 1 hour 20% Socio-cultural issues in physical activity and sport, Written paper 1 hour 20%

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityCamden
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeGirls
AddressHighgate Road, London, NW5 1RP