Physiological Factors Affecting Performance: 30% of grade • Skeletal and Muscular Systems • Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems • Energy for Exercise • Environmental Effects on Body Systems • Exercise Physiology • Diet and Nutrition • Preparation and Training Methods • Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation of Injury • Biomechanics Psychological Factors affecting Performance: 20% of grade • Skill Acquisition eg, the Theories of Learning, the Stages of Learning, Memory and Feedback. • Sports Psychology eg Personality, Attitudes, Group Dynamics and Aggression. Through the study of this component, candidates will gain a deeper understanding of the underlying psychological factors that influence our performance in physical activity and sport. They will learn how to apply the theories to practical examples. Socio-cultural Issues in Physical Activity and Sport: 20% of grade • Sport and Society • Contemporary Issues in Physical Activity and Sport This includes the emergence and evolution of modern sport and how social and cultural factors shaped the characteristics of sports and pastimes in pre-industrial and post-industrial Britain. The impact of the modern Olympic Games will be understood, as well as the impact on society of hosting global sporting events. The ever-evolving modern technology and its influence on sport performers and spectators will be understood, and practical examples will be used by candidates to show the effect of modern technology. Performance in Physical Education: 30% of grade; Practical Assessment • The performance or coaching of one chosen practical activity • The evaluation and analysis of performance for improvement
GCSE Grade 6 in PE and 6 in Biology also required
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Warwickshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £32,751 - £39,942 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £16,620 |
| Address | Banbury Road, Warwick, Warwickshire, CV34 6YE |
Physiological Factors Affecting Performance: 30% of grade • Skeletal and Muscular Systems • Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems • Energy for Exercise • Environmental Effects on Body Systems • Exercise Physiology • Diet and Nutrition • Preparation and Training Methods • Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation of Injury • Biomechanics Psychological Factors affecting Performance: 20% of grade • Skill Acquisition eg, the Theories of Learning, the Stages of Learning, Memory and Feedback. • Sports Psychology eg Personality, Attitudes, Group Dynamics and Aggression. Through the study of this component, candidates will gain a deeper understanding of the underlying psychological factors that influence our performance in physical activity and sport. They will learn how to apply the theories to practical examples. Socio-cultural Issues in Physical Activity and Sport: 20% of grade • Sport and Society • Contemporary Issues in Physical Activity and Sport This includes the emergence and evolution of modern sport and how social and cultural factors shaped the characteristics of sports and pastimes in pre-industrial and post-industrial Britain. The impact of the modern Olympic Games will be understood, as well as the impact on society of hosting global sporting events. The ever-evolving modern technology and its influence on sport performers and spectators will be understood, and practical examples will be used by candidates to show the effect of modern technology. Performance in Physical Education: 30% of grade; Practical Assessment • The performance or coaching of one chosen practical activity • The evaluation and analysis of performance for improvement
GCSE Grade 6 in PE and 6 in Biology also required