In 2008 Usain Bolt ran the 100m faster than any human in history. How did he do it? Genetics, performance enhancing drugs, optimum arousal or was it all down to biomechanics? Why has it taken Liverpool 30 years to win the Premier league title? A lack of motivation, poor target setting, problems with the group dynamics or not having the right data analyst? Studying A level Sport will help you to answer these questions. During the course you will learn about the wide range of factors that influence performance in sport. Furthermore sport, fitness and performance is one of the fastest growing and largest employment sectors. A level PE is the first step towards being a part of it. This course aims to provide students with an understanding of the physiological and mechanical demands of performance in sport, the psychological factors influencing behaviour in sport and the historical and cultural aspects of participation in sport. This will contribute to student’s ability to analyse and evaluate performance and execute skills and tactics in one sport as either a performer or coach.
- Students will need to have achieved a grade 6 or above in Physical Education. - A minimum of grade 4 in Mathematics and English
Paper 1: Factors affecting participation in physical activity and sport Applied anatomy and physiology, Skill acquisition, Sport and Society (2 hours) (35% of A level). Paper 2: Factors affecting optimal performance in physical activity and sport Exercise physiology and biomechanics, Sport Psychology, Sport, society and technology in sport (2 hours) (35% of A level) Non exam assessment: Practical performance in the full competitive context of a sport in the role of either performer or coach in one activity. Students must also complete an extensive written analysis and evaluation of a performance in their chosen sport (30% of A level)
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Rutland |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Huntsmans Drive, Catmose Campus, Oakham, LE15 6RP |
In 2008 Usain Bolt ran the 100m faster than any human in history. How did he do it? Genetics, performance enhancing drugs, optimum arousal or was it all down to biomechanics? Why has it taken Liverpool 30 years to win the Premier league title? A lack of motivation, poor target setting, problems with the group dynamics or not having the right data analyst? Studying A level Sport will help you to answer these questions. During the course you will learn about the wide range of factors that influence performance in sport. Furthermore sport, fitness and performance is one of the fastest growing and largest employment sectors. A level PE is the first step towards being a part of it. This course aims to provide students with an understanding of the physiological and mechanical demands of performance in sport, the psychological factors influencing behaviour in sport and the historical and cultural aspects of participation in sport. This will contribute to student’s ability to analyse and evaluate performance and execute skills and tactics in one sport as either a performer or coach.
- Students will need to have achieved a grade 6 or above in Physical Education. - A minimum of grade 4 in Mathematics and English
Paper 1: Factors affecting participation in physical activity and sport Applied anatomy and physiology, Skill acquisition, Sport and Society (2 hours) (35% of A level). Paper 2: Factors affecting optimal performance in physical activity and sport Exercise physiology and biomechanics, Sport Psychology, Sport, society and technology in sport (2 hours) (35% of A level) Non exam assessment: Practical performance in the full competitive context of a sport in the role of either performer or coach in one activity. Students must also complete an extensive written analysis and evaluation of a performance in their chosen sport (30% of A level)