This course helps learners develop knowledge, understanding and skills relevant to physical education. Students can then gain an understanding of the scientific and socio-cultural factors that underpin physical activity. This course then demonstrates their ability as a performer or a coach. Topics Physiological Factors affecting performance – Applied anatomy and physiology, exercise physiology and Biomechanics. Psychological Factors affecting performance – Skill acquisition and sports psychology. Socio-cultural issues in physical activity and Sport – Sport and Society and Contemporary issues in sport. Following this there is then a coursework element to the programme in which your practical performance is assessed against a set criterion. Videos are submitted to support this and a live demonstration of skills is completed.
Five 9-4 GCSE grades (6 or above in English Lit and/or English Lang).
The course is assessed across three exams in Year 13 Paper 1 – Physiological Factors (30% of total A Level). Paper 2 – Psychological Factors (20% of total A Level). Paper 3 – Socio-Cultural Issues in Physical Activity (20% of total A Level). Coursework – Consisting of a log of performances completed across Year 12 and Year 13 followed by practical performance at a set location. Learners can also submit videos of themselves playing sports to support their grades (15% of total A Level).
About Education Provider
| Region | North East |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Willerby Grove, Peterlee, SR8 2RN |
This course helps learners develop knowledge, understanding and skills relevant to physical education. Students can then gain an understanding of the scientific and socio-cultural factors that underpin physical activity. This course then demonstrates their ability as a performer or a coach. Topics Physiological Factors affecting performance – Applied anatomy and physiology, exercise physiology and Biomechanics. Psychological Factors affecting performance – Skill acquisition and sports psychology. Socio-cultural issues in physical activity and Sport – Sport and Society and Contemporary issues in sport. Following this there is then a coursework element to the programme in which your practical performance is assessed against a set criterion. Videos are submitted to support this and a live demonstration of skills is completed.
Five 9-4 GCSE grades (6 or above in English Lit and/or English Lang).
The course is assessed across three exams in Year 13 Paper 1 – Physiological Factors (30% of total A Level). Paper 2 – Psychological Factors (20% of total A Level). Paper 3 – Socio-Cultural Issues in Physical Activity (20% of total A Level). Coursework – Consisting of a log of performances completed across Year 12 and Year 13 followed by practical performance at a set location. Learners can also submit videos of themselves playing sports to support their grades (15% of total A Level).