Physical education

A Level                     

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED TO START THE COURSE

• 6-6+ in Combined Science or 6 in Biology plus a 6 in another science

   Good personal performance in one sport   

   Evidence of competing regularly in selected sport is essential to fulfill the practical requirements of this course

Plus the standard LaSWAP entry requirements for our A level pathway

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

A level PE lessons are all theory based. Students need to be competing outside of school in at least one sport as they will be required to provide video evidence for assessment and complete a weekly performance log for the exam.

YEAR 12 COURSE SPECIFICATION

• Applied anatomy and physiology
• Skill acquisition
• Sport and society
• Biomechanics

YEAR 13 COURSE SPECIFICATION

• Exercise physiology
• Sports Psychology
• Contemporary issues and sport
• Performance in one chosen activity
• Evaluation and planning for the improvement of performance

LEARNING AND SKILLS

Learners will be equipped with both a depth and breadth of knowledge, understanding and skills relating to scientific, socio-cultural and practical aspects of physical education. This requires them to:

• Develop theoretical knowledge and understanding of the factors that underpin physical activity and sport and use this knowledge to improve performance
• Understand how physiological and psychological states affect performance
• Understand the key socio-cultural factors that influence people’s involvement in physical activity and sport
• Understand the role of technology in physical activity and sport
• Develop their ability to analyse and evaluate to improve performance
• Improve as effective and independent learners and as critical and reflective thinkers with curious and enquiring minds

KEY SKILLS

• Personal skills in sports
• Decision making
• Teamwork
• Analysing
• Evaluation
• Communication
• Leadership
• Problem solving

EXAMINATION AND ASSESSMENT

 EXAM BOARD: OCR

FUTURE PROSPECTS

Learners will develop the transferable skills that are in demand by further education, higher education and employers in all sectors of industry. It will create confident, independent thinkers and effective decision makers who can operate effectively as individuals or as part of a team - all skills that will enable them to stand out and effectively promote themselves as they progress through life.

PE A level can support applications to undergraduate degrees in sports studies & science, sports business and management, and allied health, plus many others.