Physical Education AS/A Level

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Physical Education AS/A Level

St brendan's sixth form college
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Curriculum Area: Humanities

Physical Education AS/A Level

This is an interesting and broad-based course which aims to develop knowledge, skills and understanding of factors affecting sport performances and physical exercise. As part of the AS course you will study three areas which are comprised of: Anatomy and Physiology and how this influences sporting performance; Understanding how skills are learned and performance improved; and how Sport and PE have developed, including the opportunities that have improved participation. The A2 course will introduce elite sport and its development; psychological aspects of sports performance and the physiology of sport.

Advanced Subsidiary (AS)

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Curriculum Area: Humanities

Physical Education AS/A Level

This is an interesting and broad-based course which aims to develop knowledge, skills and understanding of factors affecting sport performances and physical exercise. As part of the AS course you will study three areas which are comprised of: Anatomy and Physiology and how this influences sporting performance; Understanding how skills are learned and performance improved; and how Sport and PE have developed, including the opportunities that have improved participation. The A2 course will introduce elite sport and its development; psychological aspects of sports performance and the physiology of sport.

Advanced Subsidiary (AS)

The course is divided into two units, the outline details being:

Unit 1 Opportunities for the effects of leading a healthy and active lifestyle (60%) Unit 2 Analysis and evaluation of physical activity as a performer and/or in adopted role(s) (40%)

Advanced Level (A2)

The two modules to be covered for A2 will be:

Unit 3 Optimising performance and evaluating contemporary issues within sport (60%) Unit 4 Optimising practical performance in a competitive situation (40%)

Methods of Teaching and Learning

The course is tutored by well qualified members of staff. Students will receive tuition in the form of lectures, theoretical and practical observation and in visual presentations and analysis of video recordings of their own performance. Students will also be required to produce video evidence of performance as a performer, coach or official.

Methods of Assessment

Unit 1: Opportunities for the effects of leading a healthy and active lifestyle 2hr written examination 60% of total AS marks/30% of total A level marks Unit 2: Analysis and evaluation of physical activity as a performer and/or in adopted role(s) Internal assessment and internal assessment of video evidence provided by student, with external moderation 40% of total AS/20% of total A level marks Unit 3: Optimising performance and evaluating contemporary issues within sport 2hr written examination 30% of A level marks Unit 4: Optimising practical performance in a competitive situation Internal assessment, with external moderation 20% of A level marks

Resources

Support for students is mainly provided in the Library and Information Centre, which provides access to the Internet and is extremely well stocked with the latest issues of Physical Education books, journals, CD ROMs and newspapers. Teacher-led workshops are also used to support class work.

Progression

The full Advanced Level [A2] in Sport and Physical Education provides a sound base for students who wish to proceed to Higher Education as well as being a useful background for any career in the Sport environment. It combines well with a wide variety of other subjects on offer at Saint Brendan’s.

Entry Requirements

Five GCSEs at Grade C or above or the equivalent from four subject areas including GCSE English and Mathematics plus GCSE Science at B grade or above. You will also need to perform at high club or county level.

Charges

During the course visits could be arranged to include Revision days and a visit to an Exercise Physiology lab.

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