Component 01: Physiological Factors Affecting Performance 1.1 Applied anatomy and physiology • Skeletal and muscular systems • Cardiovascular and respiratory systems • Energy and exercise • Environmental effects on the body's systems 1.2 Exercise physiology • Diet and nutrition and their effect on physical activity and performance • Preparation and training methods in relation to improving and maintaining physical activity and performance • Injury prevention and the rehabilitation of injury 1.3 Biomechanics. • Biomechanical principles, levers, and the use of technology • Linear motion, angular motion, fluid mechanics and projectile motion Component 02: Psychological factors affecting performance 2.1 Skill acquisition • Classification of skills • Types and methods of practice • Transfer of skills • Stages of Learning • Feedback • Memory models 2.2 Sports psychology. • Individual differences • Group and team dynamics in sport • Goal setting in sports performance Component 03: Socio-cultural issues in physical activity and sport 3.1 Sport and Society • Emergence and evolution of modern sport • Global sporting events 3.2 Contemporary issues in physical activity and sport. • Ethics and deviance in sport • Commercialisation and media • Routes to sporting excellence in the UK • Modern technology in Sport – its impact on elite level sport, participation, fair outcomes and entertainment Component 04: Performance in Physical Education (NEA) 4.1 Performance or coaching of an activity taken from the approved lists. 4.2 The Evaluation and Analysis of Performance for Improvement (EAPI).
One Triple Science GCSE Grade 6 / Combined Science GCSE Grade 6-6 PLUS Physical Education GCSE Grade 6 (if previously studied)
Written paper: 1 hour 20% of total A Level 60 marks This paper consists of a mixture of objective responses, short and medium-length answers, and extended response items. It may also include multiple-choice questions. Written paper: 2 hours 30% of total A Level 90 marks This paper consists of a mixture of objective responses, short and medium-length answers, and extended response items. It may also include multiple-choice questions. Non-exam assessment (NEA) 15% of total A Level 30 marks, weighted up to 45 marks This NEA will consist of one activity taken from the approved list. Learners can be assessed in the role of performer or coach.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Solihull |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Station Road, Knowle, Solihull, B93 0PT |
Component 01: Physiological Factors Affecting Performance 1.1 Applied anatomy and physiology • Skeletal and muscular systems • Cardiovascular and respiratory systems • Energy and exercise • Environmental effects on the body's systems 1.2 Exercise physiology • Diet and nutrition and their effect on physical activity and performance • Preparation and training methods in relation to improving and maintaining physical activity and performance • Injury prevention and the rehabilitation of injury 1.3 Biomechanics. • Biomechanical principles, levers, and the use of technology • Linear motion, angular motion, fluid mechanics and projectile motion Component 02: Psychological factors affecting performance 2.1 Skill acquisition • Classification of skills • Types and methods of practice • Transfer of skills • Stages of Learning • Feedback • Memory models 2.2 Sports psychology. • Individual differences • Group and team dynamics in sport • Goal setting in sports performance Component 03: Socio-cultural issues in physical activity and sport 3.1 Sport and Society • Emergence and evolution of modern sport • Global sporting events 3.2 Contemporary issues in physical activity and sport. • Ethics and deviance in sport • Commercialisation and media • Routes to sporting excellence in the UK • Modern technology in Sport – its impact on elite level sport, participation, fair outcomes and entertainment Component 04: Performance in Physical Education (NEA) 4.1 Performance or coaching of an activity taken from the approved lists. 4.2 The Evaluation and Analysis of Performance for Improvement (EAPI).
One Triple Science GCSE Grade 6 / Combined Science GCSE Grade 6-6 PLUS Physical Education GCSE Grade 6 (if previously studied)
Written paper: 1 hour 20% of total A Level 60 marks This paper consists of a mixture of objective responses, short and medium-length answers, and extended response items. It may also include multiple-choice questions. Written paper: 2 hours 30% of total A Level 90 marks This paper consists of a mixture of objective responses, short and medium-length answers, and extended response items. It may also include multiple-choice questions. Non-exam assessment (NEA) 15% of total A Level 30 marks, weighted up to 45 marks This NEA will consist of one activity taken from the approved list. Learners can be assessed in the role of performer or coach.