The Physical Education A Level course has been designed to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the nature of physical education and sport. The A Level in Physical Education is particularly suitable for students who wish to progress to higher education and study subject areas such as coach education, sport science, health and fitness and teaching. It is also suited to students who wish to work in the sports or health and fitness professions. A Level PE can also be valuable for those students interested in sport who wish to study the world of health and fitness and the impact of physical education at an advanced level. Independent study commitment: Five hours per week minimum.
GCSE: 5 in Physical Education or Merit in Sport
Paper 1: Factors affecting participation in physical activity and sport • Applied anatomy and physiology • Skill acquisition • Sport and society Assessment: written exam of two hours. (35% of A Level) Paper 2: Factors affecting optimal performance in physical activity and sport • Exercise physiology and biomechanics • Sport psychology • Sport, society and technology in sport Assessment: written exam of two hours. (35% of A Level) Non-exam assessment Practical performance in physical activity and sport. Students are assessed as a performer or coach in the full-sided version of one activity, plus written and verbal analysis of performance. Assessment: internal with external moderation. (30% of A Level)
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| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Kent |
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| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Reynolds Lane, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9XL |
The Physical Education A Level course has been designed to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the nature of physical education and sport. The A Level in Physical Education is particularly suitable for students who wish to progress to higher education and study subject areas such as coach education, sport science, health and fitness and teaching. It is also suited to students who wish to work in the sports or health and fitness professions. A Level PE can also be valuable for those students interested in sport who wish to study the world of health and fitness and the impact of physical education at an advanced level. Independent study commitment: Five hours per week minimum.
GCSE: 5 in Physical Education or Merit in Sport
Paper 1: Factors affecting participation in physical activity and sport • Applied anatomy and physiology • Skill acquisition • Sport and society Assessment: written exam of two hours. (35% of A Level) Paper 2: Factors affecting optimal performance in physical activity and sport • Exercise physiology and biomechanics • Sport psychology • Sport, society and technology in sport Assessment: written exam of two hours. (35% of A Level) Non-exam assessment Practical performance in physical activity and sport. Students are assessed as a performer or coach in the full-sided version of one activity, plus written and verbal analysis of performance. Assessment: internal with external moderation. (30% of A Level)