What will I learn in this course? Subject Aims • Develop theoretical knowledge and understanding of the factors that underpin physical activity and sport and use this knowledge to improve performance • Understand how physiological and psychological states affect performance • Understand the key socio-cultural factors that influence people’s involvement in physical activity and sport • Understand the role of technology in physical activity and sport • Refine their ability to perform effectively in physical activity and sports by developing skills and techniques and selecting and using tactics, strategies, and/or compositional ideas • Develop their ability to analyze and evaluate to improve performance • Understand the contribution that physical activity makes to health and fitness • Improve as effective and independent learners and as critical and reflective thinkers with curious and enquiring minds.
6 or above in GCSE P.E.or (if PE not studied at GCSE) 6 in Science and a competent performer in 1 sporting activity, playing & competing outside school is essential
Physiological factors affecting performance 90 marks 2 hour written AS 70 marks 1 hour 15 minutes written (01) 30% total A Level 35% of total AS Level • Applied A & P • Exercise Physiology • Biomechanics Psychological factors affecting performance 60 marks 1 hour written paper (02) AS 70 marks 1 hour 15 minutes written (02) 20% Total A level 35% of total AS Level • Skill Acquisition • Sports Psychology • Sport & Society Socio-cultural issues in physical activity & sport 60 marks 1 hour written paper (03) 20% Total A level • Sport & Society • Contemporary issues in PE & sport Performance in PE 60 marks Non- exam assessment (04) (03) 30% Total A level. 30% of total AS Level • Performance or coaching • Evaluation & analysis of performance for improvement
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Derbyshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Green Lane, Dronfield, S18 2FZ |
What will I learn in this course? Subject Aims • Develop theoretical knowledge and understanding of the factors that underpin physical activity and sport and use this knowledge to improve performance • Understand how physiological and psychological states affect performance • Understand the key socio-cultural factors that influence people’s involvement in physical activity and sport • Understand the role of technology in physical activity and sport • Refine their ability to perform effectively in physical activity and sports by developing skills and techniques and selecting and using tactics, strategies, and/or compositional ideas • Develop their ability to analyze and evaluate to improve performance • Understand the contribution that physical activity makes to health and fitness • Improve as effective and independent learners and as critical and reflective thinkers with curious and enquiring minds.
6 or above in GCSE P.E.or (if PE not studied at GCSE) 6 in Science and a competent performer in 1 sporting activity, playing & competing outside school is essential
Physiological factors affecting performance 90 marks 2 hour written AS 70 marks 1 hour 15 minutes written (01) 30% total A Level 35% of total AS Level • Applied A & P • Exercise Physiology • Biomechanics Psychological factors affecting performance 60 marks 1 hour written paper (02) AS 70 marks 1 hour 15 minutes written (02) 20% Total A level 35% of total AS Level • Skill Acquisition • Sports Psychology • Sport & Society Socio-cultural issues in physical activity & sport 60 marks 1 hour written paper (03) 20% Total A level • Sport & Society • Contemporary issues in PE & sport Performance in PE 60 marks Non- exam assessment (04) (03) 30% Total A level. 30% of total AS Level • Performance or coaching • Evaluation & analysis of performance for improvement