The content has been designed to allow learners to study Physical Education (PE) in an academic setting, enabling them to critically analyse and evaluate their physical performance and apply their experience of practical activity in developing their knowledge and understanding of the subject. The examined components will provide the knowledge and understanding which underpin the non-exam assessment (NEA). The NEA within this specification allows learners to explore an activity in detail as a performer or coach, chosen from a wide variety of sporting activities. Learners will also analyse and evaluate performance in a chosen activity as part of their NEA. This course will create confident, independent thinkers and effective decision makers who can operate effectively as individuals or as part of a team—all skills that will enable them to stand out and effectively promote themselves as they progress through life. An A Level in Physical Education will equip learners with both a depth and breadth of knowledge, understanding and skills relating to scientific, sociocultural 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. • Refine their ability to perform effectively in physical activity and sport by developing skills and techniques and selecting and using tactics, strategies and/or compositional ideas. • Develop their ability to analyse and evaluate to improve performance. • Understand the contribution which physical activity makes to health and fitness.
GCSE Grade 6 or above in Physical Education with a minimum of a Grade 6 in the written element of the examination. Playing at least one sport on a regular basis at club standard (equivalent) or above. Students studying Sport BTEC/V. Certs require a Distinction in the subject.
Content Overview: - Applied anatomy and physiology - Exercise physiology - Biomechanics Assessment Overview: - Physiological factors affecting performance (01) - 90 marks - 2 hour written paper % of total A level: 30% Of total A level Content Overview: - Skill acquisition - Sports psychology Assessment Overview: - Psychological factors affecting performance (02) - 60 marks - 1 hour written paper % of total A level: 20% Of total A level Content Overview: - Sport and society - Contemporary issues in physical activity and sport Assessment Overview: - Socio-cultural issues in physical activity and sport (03) - 60 marks - 1 hour written paper % of total A level: 20% Of total A level Content Overview: - Performance /coaching - Evaluation and analysis of performance for improvement (EAPI) Assessment Overview: - Performance in physical education (04) - 60 marks - Non-exam assessment % of total A level: 30% Of total A level
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Warwickshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Lawford Lane, Rugby, CV22 7JT |
The content has been designed to allow learners to study Physical Education (PE) in an academic setting, enabling them to critically analyse and evaluate their physical performance and apply their experience of practical activity in developing their knowledge and understanding of the subject. The examined components will provide the knowledge and understanding which underpin the non-exam assessment (NEA). The NEA within this specification allows learners to explore an activity in detail as a performer or coach, chosen from a wide variety of sporting activities. Learners will also analyse and evaluate performance in a chosen activity as part of their NEA. This course will create confident, independent thinkers and effective decision makers who can operate effectively as individuals or as part of a team—all skills that will enable them to stand out and effectively promote themselves as they progress through life. An A Level in Physical Education will equip learners with both a depth and breadth of knowledge, understanding and skills relating to scientific, sociocultural 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. • Refine their ability to perform effectively in physical activity and sport by developing skills and techniques and selecting and using tactics, strategies and/or compositional ideas. • Develop their ability to analyse and evaluate to improve performance. • Understand the contribution which physical activity makes to health and fitness.
GCSE Grade 6 or above in Physical Education with a minimum of a Grade 6 in the written element of the examination. Playing at least one sport on a regular basis at club standard (equivalent) or above. Students studying Sport BTEC/V. Certs require a Distinction in the subject.
Content Overview: - Applied anatomy and physiology - Exercise physiology - Biomechanics Assessment Overview: - Physiological factors affecting performance (01) - 90 marks - 2 hour written paper % of total A level: 30% Of total A level Content Overview: - Skill acquisition - Sports psychology Assessment Overview: - Psychological factors affecting performance (02) - 60 marks - 1 hour written paper % of total A level: 20% Of total A level Content Overview: - Sport and society - Contemporary issues in physical activity and sport Assessment Overview: - Socio-cultural issues in physical activity and sport (03) - 60 marks - 1 hour written paper % of total A level: 20% Of total A level Content Overview: - Performance /coaching - Evaluation and analysis of performance for improvement (EAPI) Assessment Overview: - Performance in physical education (04) - 60 marks - Non-exam assessment % of total A level: 30% Of total A level