Physical Education / Sports Studies

Course summary

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