This course has recently been completely redesigned and should appeal to students who have enjoyed GCSE PE and/or Biology. 2.1 Subject content: 1. Applied anatomy and physiology 2. Skill acquisition 3. Sport and society 4. Exercise physiology 5. Biomechanical movement 6. Sport psychology 7. Sport and society and the role of technology in physical activity and sport
Students will need to have at least five GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including English Language and Mathematics at Level 4. To enable students to select the most appropriate subjects at A-Level we use a system based on their APS (average point score) from their GCSE results. Add together your 8 highest GCSE's and then divide by 8 to give your APS. We advise students to choose the subjects which best fit their APS.
Paper 1: Factors affecting participation in physical activity and sport What is assessed: Section A: Applied anatomy and physiology Section B: Skill acquisition Section C: Sport and society How it is assessed: • Written exam: 2 hours • 105 marks • 35% of A-Level Questions: multiple choice, short answer and extended writing (35 marks per section). Paper 2: Factors affecting optimal performance in physical activity and sport What is assessed: Section A: Exercise physiology and biomechanics Section B: Sport psychology Section C: Sport and society and technology in sport How it is assessed: • Written exam: 2 hours • 105 marks • 35% of A-Level Questions: multiple choice, short answer and extended writing (35 marks per section). Non-exam assessment: Practical performance in physical activity and sport What is assessed: ● Students assessed as a performer or coach in the full sided version of one activity. ● Plus: Detailed written/verbal analysis of performance. How it's assessed: • Internal assessment, external moderation • 90 marks • 30% of A-Level
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | |
| Address | Arnolds Way, Oxford, OX2 9JE |
This course has recently been completely redesigned and should appeal to students who have enjoyed GCSE PE and/or Biology. 2.1 Subject content: 1. Applied anatomy and physiology 2. Skill acquisition 3. Sport and society 4. Exercise physiology 5. Biomechanical movement 6. Sport psychology 7. Sport and society and the role of technology in physical activity and sport
Students will need to have at least five GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including English Language and Mathematics at Level 4. To enable students to select the most appropriate subjects at A-Level we use a system based on their APS (average point score) from their GCSE results. Add together your 8 highest GCSE's and then divide by 8 to give your APS. We advise students to choose the subjects which best fit their APS.
Paper 1: Factors affecting participation in physical activity and sport What is assessed: Section A: Applied anatomy and physiology Section B: Skill acquisition Section C: Sport and society How it is assessed: • Written exam: 2 hours • 105 marks • 35% of A-Level Questions: multiple choice, short answer and extended writing (35 marks per section). Paper 2: Factors affecting optimal performance in physical activity and sport What is assessed: Section A: Exercise physiology and biomechanics Section B: Sport psychology Section C: Sport and society and technology in sport How it is assessed: • Written exam: 2 hours • 105 marks • 35% of A-Level Questions: multiple choice, short answer and extended writing (35 marks per section). Non-exam assessment: Practical performance in physical activity and sport What is assessed: ● Students assessed as a performer or coach in the full sided version of one activity. ● Plus: Detailed written/verbal analysis of performance. How it's assessed: • Internal assessment, external moderation • 90 marks • 30% of A-Level