Course information
Physical Education / Sports Studies
Alder Grange School - Lancashire
01706223171
Calder Road, Rawtenstall, Rossendale, BB4 8HW
Course summary

Component 1: Physiological Factors Affecting Performance - Students will focus on key systems of the human body involved in movement and physical activity. Component 2: Psychological Factors Affecting Performance - Students will gain a deeper understanding of the underlying psychological factors that influence our performance in physical activity and sports. Component 3: Socio-cultural and Contemporary Issues - Students will gain an understanding of the sociological and contemporary factors that influence and affect physical activity and sport for both the audience and the performer and how sport affects society. Component 4: Performance within Physical Education - Students will be required to undertake two parts within this component. Part 1: Performance/coaching of a sport or activity. Part 2: Students are also assessed in the Evaluation and Analysis of Performance for Improvement (EAPI). They observe a live or recorded performance by a peer and provide an oral analysis and critical evaluation of their peer’s performance.

Entry requirements

How you'll be assessed

1: Physiological Factors Affecting Performance Written exam 2h 30% 2: Psychological Factors Affecting Performance Written exam 1h 20% 3: Socio-cultural and Contemporary Issues Written exam 1h 20% 4: Performance within Physical Education Practical N/A 30%

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityLancashire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressCalder Road, Rawtenstall, Rossendale, BB4 8HW