Physical Education A level

A LEVEL AND LEVEL 3 QUALIFICATIONS

To gain a place on this course students will ideally have at least grade 4 in both English Language and Mathematics and at least three other GCSEs, or equivalent Level 2 qualifications, at grade 5 or above. Some subjects also have additional entry requirements.

All students are to choose 3 subjects from 3 different blocks. Further Mathematics may be taken as a fourth choice.

LEVEL 2 QUALIFICATIONS

Subjects have individual entry requirements.

Students only need to apply for either Bricklaying or Hairdressing.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Candidates will study 7 areas over the 2 year Linear A-Level course. Assessment is through 2 Exam Papers (70%) and Practical Performance and Analysis of Performance in one activity (30%).

Paper 1 areas of assessment include: 1. Applied Anatomy and Physiology, 2. Skill Acquisition and 3. Sport and Society.

Paper 2 areas of assessment include: 4. Exercise Physiology and Biomechanics, 5. Sport Psychology and 6. Sport and Society and Technology in Sport.

A broad range of topics allow for a greater understanding of the factors affecting participation in physical activity and sport as well as physical, biomechanical, psychological and technological strategies to optimise performance in sport.

The course is very theoretical and uses kinesthetic elements within lessons to compliment the theory. A student’s practical performance of their chosen activity is expected to be completed in their own independent time.

3 Units of assessment:

Paper 1: Factors affecting participation in physical activity and sport. 2hr written exam, 105 marks, 35% of A-Level grade.

Paper 2: Factors affecting optimum participation in physical activity and sport. 2hr written exam, 105 marks, 35% of A-Level grade.

Both papers include multiple choice, short answer and extended writing questions.

Non exam assessment: Practical performance and analysis of performance.

Internal assessment, external moderation. 90 marks, 30% of A-Level grade.

Students will need a high level of competence as a performer or a coach in the full sided version of one physical activity at a competitive level. AV recordings will need to be made throughout the course to enable the best recording to be put forward as their NEA practical performance.

Students will need to analysis two weaknesses within their own/others performance, comparing them to an elite performer. They will then use their evaluative skills and their theoretical knowledge from the course to explain the causes of these weaknesses and suggest corrective measures to overcome them.

Subject Specific Requirements

GCSE Grade 5 in PE, or Level 2 Merit in BTEC Sport Studies. Must be taking part in a competitive sport in the community - please check syllabus link for details here (Pages 37-41)

Future Applications

Sports Science, Physiotherapy, Teacher, Sports Coach, Sports, Psychologist, Sports Journalism , Nutritionist, Sports Management, Sports Development, Personal Trainer, Sports Policy at Local & National Level, Match Analyst, Biomechanical Analyst, Health Advisor, Sports Agent, Sports Equipment Designer, Strength & Conditioning Coach, Cooperate fitness & wellness instructor