Physical Education / Sports Studies
The Robert Smyth Academy - Leicestershire
01858440770
Burnmill Road, Market Harborough, LE16 7JG
Course summary

This course takes a multi-disciplinary approach, encouraging the development of different methods of inquiry drawn from a wide range of disciplines, with the focal point being the performer and the performance. The specification is based on the interactions between the theory and practice of physical education. The content is divided into four components. Each component is further subdivided into topic areas and the detailed content associated with those topics. Component 1: Physiological factors affecting performance Component 2: Psychological factors affecting performance Component 3: Socio-cultural issues in physical activity and sport Component 4: Performance in physical education

Entry requirements

In order to gain entry into Robert Smyth Academy Sixth Form you will need a minimum of 40 points, including a grade 4 in English and maths, from your best eight GCSEs. Grade 5 in GCSE PE.

How you'll be assessed

Component 1: Physiological factors affecting performance (30% of A Level) 1.1 Applied anatomy and physiology 1.2 Exercise physiology 1.3 Biomechanics. Component 2: Psychological factors affecting performance (20% of A Level) 2.1 Skill acquisition 2.2 Sports psychology Component 3: Socio-cultural issues in physical activity and sport (20% of A Level) 3.1 Sport and Society 3.2 Contemporary issues in physical activity and sport Component 4: Performance in physical education (NonExam Assessment 30% of A Level) 4.1 Performance or coaching of an activity taken from the approved lists (See below) 4.2 The Evaluation and Analysis of Performance for Improvement (EAPI)

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityLeicestershire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressBurnmill Road, Market Harborough, LE16 7JG