What will I learn? The physiological factors studied look at developing the learner’s knowledge of the science behind physical activity. This includes the structure and function of key systems in the human body, the forces that act upon us and the adaptations we make to our bodies through diet and training regimes. Through the study of this component, learners will gain a deeper understanding of key systems in the body and how they react to changes in diet and exercise. They will also study the effects of force and motion on the body and how these effects can be used in physical activities to our advantage. The psychological factors looked into include models and theories that affect learning and performance in physical activities, how different methods of training and feedback work and why their effectiveness differs from person to person. It also includes psychological factors affecting group dynamics and the effects of leadership and stress on performers. The sociocultural section looks at the influence and effect of physical activity and sports for both the audience and the performer and how sport affects society. It includes the emergence and evolution of modern sports and how social and cultural factors shaped the characteristics of sports and pastimes in pre-industrial and post-industrial Britain. The impact of the modern Olympic Games will be understood as well as the impact on society of hosting global sporting events. The ever-evolving modern technology and its influence on sports performers and spectators will be understood and practical examples will be used by learners to show the effect of modern technology.
All Post-16 courses require students to have achieved five 9-4 GCSE grades. Grade 4 GCSE in English Literature or Language. Grade 4 in Maths. Grade 5 in a Science subject.
You will sit three exams for A Level PE at the end of Year 13: A 90-mark physiology paper lasting 2 hours and accounting for 30% of your final mark. You will also sit two, 1 hour, 60-mark exams in sports psychology and socio-cultural issues in sports which will each account for 20% of your final mark. The remaining 30% will be assessed through your performance in a chosen practical activity and your ability to perform a verbal analysis of someone’s performance in a chosen activity.
About Education Provider
| Region | North East |
| Local Authority | North Tyneside |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Southgate, Killingworth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE12 6SA |
What will I learn? The physiological factors studied look at developing the learner’s knowledge of the science behind physical activity. This includes the structure and function of key systems in the human body, the forces that act upon us and the adaptations we make to our bodies through diet and training regimes. Through the study of this component, learners will gain a deeper understanding of key systems in the body and how they react to changes in diet and exercise. They will also study the effects of force and motion on the body and how these effects can be used in physical activities to our advantage. The psychological factors looked into include models and theories that affect learning and performance in physical activities, how different methods of training and feedback work and why their effectiveness differs from person to person. It also includes psychological factors affecting group dynamics and the effects of leadership and stress on performers. The sociocultural section looks at the influence and effect of physical activity and sports for both the audience and the performer and how sport affects society. It includes the emergence and evolution of modern sports and how social and cultural factors shaped the characteristics of sports and pastimes in pre-industrial and post-industrial Britain. The impact of the modern Olympic Games will be understood as well as the impact on society of hosting global sporting events. The ever-evolving modern technology and its influence on sports performers and spectators will be understood and practical examples will be used by learners to show the effect of modern technology.
All Post-16 courses require students to have achieved five 9-4 GCSE grades. Grade 4 GCSE in English Literature or Language. Grade 4 in Maths. Grade 5 in a Science subject.
You will sit three exams for A Level PE at the end of Year 13: A 90-mark physiology paper lasting 2 hours and accounting for 30% of your final mark. You will also sit two, 1 hour, 60-mark exams in sports psychology and socio-cultural issues in sports which will each account for 20% of your final mark. The remaining 30% will be assessed through your performance in a chosen practical activity and your ability to perform a verbal analysis of someone’s performance in a chosen activity.