Studying A level Physical Education will give you a fantastic insight into the amazing world of sports performance. Not only will you have the chance to perform or coach a sport through the non-exam assessment component, you will also develop a wide ranging knowledge into the how and why of physical activity and sport. Have you ever wondered: • Why some people run faster than others? • How your personality affects your performance? • How technology can help you? It does complement certain other subjects, in particular Biology and Psychology as there is overlap in certain areas covered in these subjects. Component O1 • Applied anatomy and physiology • Exercise physiology • Biomechanics Physiological factors affecting performance – 90 marks – 2-hour written paper. 30% of total A level Component O2 • Skills aquisition • Sports psychology Physiological factors affecting performance – 60 marks – 1-hour written paper. 20% of total A level Component O3 • Sport and society • Contemporary issues in physical activity and sport Socio-cultural issues in physical activity and sport – 60 marks – 1-hour written paper. 20% of total A level Component O4 • Performance or coaching • Evaluation and Analysis of Performance for improvement (EAPI) Performance in physical education – 60 marks – non-exam assessment. 30% of total A level
• We have a minimum entry requirement of grade 4 in both Maths and English Language. Additional subject entry requirements for each subject are listed below. There may be some flexibility around these. • English can be either Literature or Language unless specifically stated. • At least a grade 5 in GCSE PE and at least a grade 5 in Science. Students should also have a strength in one practical sport or as a coach.
There will be a mixture of exam-based assessments and a Performance Analysis task, as well as practical assessments in 1 sport, either as a performer or a coach. This takes place during the second year, but you need to keep an ongoing log of performance/coaching through the two years. Certain individuals are required to undertake a moderation assessment in May.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Warwickshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Myton Road, Warwick, CV34 6PJ |
Studying A level Physical Education will give you a fantastic insight into the amazing world of sports performance. Not only will you have the chance to perform or coach a sport through the non-exam assessment component, you will also develop a wide ranging knowledge into the how and why of physical activity and sport. Have you ever wondered: • Why some people run faster than others? • How your personality affects your performance? • How technology can help you? It does complement certain other subjects, in particular Biology and Psychology as there is overlap in certain areas covered in these subjects. Component O1 • Applied anatomy and physiology • Exercise physiology • Biomechanics Physiological factors affecting performance – 90 marks – 2-hour written paper. 30% of total A level Component O2 • Skills aquisition • Sports psychology Physiological factors affecting performance – 60 marks – 1-hour written paper. 20% of total A level Component O3 • Sport and society • Contemporary issues in physical activity and sport Socio-cultural issues in physical activity and sport – 60 marks – 1-hour written paper. 20% of total A level Component O4 • Performance or coaching • Evaluation and Analysis of Performance for improvement (EAPI) Performance in physical education – 60 marks – non-exam assessment. 30% of total A level
• We have a minimum entry requirement of grade 4 in both Maths and English Language. Additional subject entry requirements for each subject are listed below. There may be some flexibility around these. • English can be either Literature or Language unless specifically stated. • At least a grade 5 in GCSE PE and at least a grade 5 in Science. Students should also have a strength in one practical sport or as a coach.
There will be a mixture of exam-based assessments and a Performance Analysis task, as well as practical assessments in 1 sport, either as a performer or a coach. This takes place during the second year, but you need to keep an ongoing log of performance/coaching through the two years. Certain individuals are required to undertake a moderation assessment in May.