This new specification is designed to enable students to receive a well rounded and full introduction to the world of PE, Sport and Sport Science. This is especially important for students who want to move on to higher education courses in sport, go into full time employment or undertake further training. Students who undertake the course will also be given free access to the mypeeexam.org learning platform and are expected to complete around three hours of self study per week using this platform. A Level Outline: Students will study areas in more detail and are expected to demonstrate higher order skills such as data analysis and interpretation. They are assessed in one sport or as a coach.
Students should have five Grade 4s or above at GCSE, one of which should include a science subject. Students that have studied GCSE PE should have achieved a Grade 4 or above. Students should also be training and performing regularly in their chosen sport. Students that have not studied GCSE PE will be considered on a individual basis.
Area 1 - 2 hours, 30%. • Physiological Factors that affect performance (A and P, Exercise Physiology and Biomechanics). • Section A: 10 mark short answer questions. • Section B: 3x20 mark questions broken down. • Section C: 1x20 mark extended response (synoptic essay). Area 2 - 1 hour, 20%. • Psychological Factors that affect performance and socio cultural themes in PE (Skill acquisition, Sports Psychology and sport and society). • Section A: 10 mark short answer questions on any topic. • Section B: 2x20 mark questions broken down. • Section C: 1x20 mark extended response (synoptic essay). Area 3 - 1 hour, 20%. • Socio Cultural factors that affect performance. • Section A: 10 mark short answer questions on any topic. • Section B: 2x20 mark questions broken down. • Section C: 1x10 mark extended response (synoptic essay). Area 4 - NEA, 30%. • Performance within Physical Education (Performance or coaching and EAPI (Speech).
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Cumberland |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Dalston, Carlisle, CA5 7NN |
This new specification is designed to enable students to receive a well rounded and full introduction to the world of PE, Sport and Sport Science. This is especially important for students who want to move on to higher education courses in sport, go into full time employment or undertake further training. Students who undertake the course will also be given free access to the mypeeexam.org learning platform and are expected to complete around three hours of self study per week using this platform. A Level Outline: Students will study areas in more detail and are expected to demonstrate higher order skills such as data analysis and interpretation. They are assessed in one sport or as a coach.
Students should have five Grade 4s or above at GCSE, one of which should include a science subject. Students that have studied GCSE PE should have achieved a Grade 4 or above. Students should also be training and performing regularly in their chosen sport. Students that have not studied GCSE PE will be considered on a individual basis.
Area 1 - 2 hours, 30%. • Physiological Factors that affect performance (A and P, Exercise Physiology and Biomechanics). • Section A: 10 mark short answer questions. • Section B: 3x20 mark questions broken down. • Section C: 1x20 mark extended response (synoptic essay). Area 2 - 1 hour, 20%. • Psychological Factors that affect performance and socio cultural themes in PE (Skill acquisition, Sports Psychology and sport and society). • Section A: 10 mark short answer questions on any topic. • Section B: 2x20 mark questions broken down. • Section C: 1x20 mark extended response (synoptic essay). Area 3 - 1 hour, 20%. • Socio Cultural factors that affect performance. • Section A: 10 mark short answer questions on any topic. • Section B: 2x20 mark questions broken down. • Section C: 1x10 mark extended response (synoptic essay). Area 4 - NEA, 30%. • Performance within Physical Education (Performance or coaching and EAPI (Speech).