AS/A Level

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AS: Year 12 Course summary:

PE1 – Exploring Physical Education

60% of the AS award. Topics to be studied include:

• Exercise physiology, performance analysis and training
• Sport psychology
• Skill acquisition
• Sport and society

PE2 – Improving Performance in Physical Activity.

40% of the AS award Candidates must perform and either lead or officiate in one practical activity of their own choice

• Personal performance profile
• The personal performance analysis must be of the chosen practical activity. It must be underpinned by appropriate theoretical subject content and provide learners the opportunity to demonstrate quantitative skills

 

A Level: Year 13 Course summary:

PE3 – Evaluation physical education

36% of A level award.

• Exercise physiology, analysis of performance and training
• Psychology of sport
• Skill acquisition
• Sport in society

PE4 - Refining performance in Physical Education

24% of A level award.

• Practical element: candidates will either perform, officiate, or coach in their chosen practical activity.
• Coursework – Research project

The practical elements will be assessed internally and moderated externally on a practical moderation day.