Physical Education / Sports Studies
Carmel College - Darlington
01325254525
The Headlands, Darlington, DL3 8RW
Course summary

why study this subject? This study will enhance your knowledge and experience of PE and Sport, as well as give you a deeper understanding of health issues. This A Level offers a multi-disciplinary approach to the study of and participation in sport, play, leisure and recreation, allowing you to study movement, performance and behavior, in relation to PE. You should enjoy science and looking at how the human body and mind is affected by sports participation and performance and you should also be interested in the place of PE and sport in our society and how the subject has developed opportunities for participation. You must also enjoy developing and acquiring skills and techniques in a variety of physical activities. Applied anatomy and physiology; Skill acquisition; Sport and society; Exercise physiology; Biomechanical movement; Sport psychology; Sport and society and the role of technology in physical activity and Sport. Practical: performance in physical activity and sport. Students were assessed as performers or coaches in the full-sided version of one activity and written/verbal analysis of performance. The style of teaching for this course is a teacher-centered approach through direct teacher instruction and a student-centered approach, through inquiry-based and cooperative learning.

Entry requirements

At least 5 GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English language, mathematics and any other subject-based grades specified. 6 in GCSE PE with a minimum 6 in the theory paper and a 4 in GCSE Core Science.

How you'll be assessed

The A Level assessment includes: Component 1:- 2-hour written paper 35% of A Level. Factors affecting participation in physical activity and sport •105 marks- Applied anatomy and physiology, Skill acquisition, Sport and society Component 2:- 2-hour written paper 35% of A Level. Factors affecting optimal performance in physical activity and sport •105 marks- Exercise physiology and biomechanics, Sports Psychology, Sports society and technology Component 3:- Practical performance in physical activity and sport. 30% of A Level. Internal assessment, externally moderated. 90 marks total •45 marks Practical Performance •45 marks Analysis and Evaluation

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth East
Local AuthorityDarlington
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressThe Headlands, Darlington, DL3 8RW