The course is designed to equip learners with both an in depth and breadth of knowledge, understanding and skills relating to scientific, socio-cultural and practical aspects of physical education. The course aims to create confident independent thinkers and effective decision makers who can operate as individuals or as part of a team – all skills that will enable learners to effectively promote themselves as they progress through life. How will I learn? We offer a flipped learning approach to the curriculum which provides students with the opportunity to learn the basics of topics at home and consolidate learning in the classroom through the following ways; engaging practical activities and research, small group work, a range of learning games and use of the college's intranet: i-site. Progress in learning will be monitored using regular assessments that will be completed in class which will reflect the structure and rigour of the end of course external exams.
You will need a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 5 or above including Maths & English Language, in subjects relevant to your A Level Programme. You will need to achieve GSCE Science (Biology) at grade 5 or above. You must also play at least one sport at representative level for the duration of this course.
This qualification is linear, which means all students will sit all their exams and submit all their non-exam assessment at the end of the two years. Assessment is comprised of three external examinations and two moderated practical based assessments with a verbal evaluation of performance. Paper 1 (2 hour written exam) 90 marks Contributes to 30% of final grade Physiological factors affecting performance: 1.1 Applied anatomy & physiology 1.2 Exercise Physiology 1.3 Biomechanics Paper 2 (1 hour written exam) 60 marks Contributes to 20% of final grade Psychological factors affecting performance 2.1 Skill Acquisition 2.2 Sports psychology Paper 3 (1 hour written exam) 60 marks Contributes to 20% of final grade Socio-cultural factors affecting performance 3.1 Sport & Society 3.2 Contemporary issues in physical activity & sport Non-exam assessment (internal assessment, external moderation) Contributes to 30% of final grade 4.1 Practical performance or coach in full-sided fully-competitive activity 4.2 Verbal analysis of a peer’s performance (EAPI)
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Knutton Lane, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 2GB |
The course is designed to equip learners with both an in depth and breadth of knowledge, understanding and skills relating to scientific, socio-cultural and practical aspects of physical education. The course aims to create confident independent thinkers and effective decision makers who can operate as individuals or as part of a team – all skills that will enable learners to effectively promote themselves as they progress through life. How will I learn? We offer a flipped learning approach to the curriculum which provides students with the opportunity to learn the basics of topics at home and consolidate learning in the classroom through the following ways; engaging practical activities and research, small group work, a range of learning games and use of the college's intranet: i-site. Progress in learning will be monitored using regular assessments that will be completed in class which will reflect the structure and rigour of the end of course external exams.
You will need a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 5 or above including Maths & English Language, in subjects relevant to your A Level Programme. You will need to achieve GSCE Science (Biology) at grade 5 or above. You must also play at least one sport at representative level for the duration of this course.
This qualification is linear, which means all students will sit all their exams and submit all their non-exam assessment at the end of the two years. Assessment is comprised of three external examinations and two moderated practical based assessments with a verbal evaluation of performance. Paper 1 (2 hour written exam) 90 marks Contributes to 30% of final grade Physiological factors affecting performance: 1.1 Applied anatomy & physiology 1.2 Exercise Physiology 1.3 Biomechanics Paper 2 (1 hour written exam) 60 marks Contributes to 20% of final grade Psychological factors affecting performance 2.1 Skill Acquisition 2.2 Sports psychology Paper 3 (1 hour written exam) 60 marks Contributes to 20% of final grade Socio-cultural factors affecting performance 3.1 Sport & Society 3.2 Contemporary issues in physical activity & sport Non-exam assessment (internal assessment, external moderation) Contributes to 30% of final grade 4.1 Practical performance or coach in full-sided fully-competitive activity 4.2 Verbal analysis of a peer’s performance (EAPI)