Many aspects of sport are covered in this two-year course. It provides a broad spectrum of sporting knowledge that suits all types of learners and their interests. The content of the AQA A Level in Physical Education is divided into sections. Each section is further subdivided into topic areas. Section 1: Applied anatomy and physiology Section 2: Skill Acquisition Section 3: Sport and Society Section 4: Exercise physiology Section 5: Biomechanical movement Section 6: Sport Psychology Section 7: The role of technology in physical activity and sport Section 8: Applied anatomy and physiology Section 9: Information Processing Section 10: Exercise physiology Section 11: Biomechanical movement Section 12: Sport psychology Section 13: Sport and society and the role of technology in physical activity and sport
It is not necessary to have studied this subject at GCSE in order to take it at A Level.
Two papers at the end of the two-year course and a non-examined assessment. Paper 1 will cover 3 sections: A two-hour paper (worth 35% of your overall grade) Applied anatomy and physiology Skill Acquisition Sport and society Each section is worth 35 marks and comprises multiple choice, short answer and extended writing questions. Paper 2 will cover 3 sections: A two-hour paper (worth 35% of your overall grade) Exercise physiology and biomechanics Sport Psychology Sports and society and technology and sport Each section is worth 35 marks and comprises multiple choice, short answer and extended writing questions. Non-examined assessment: Practical Performance in Physical Activity and Sport (worth 30% of your overall grade) Students assessed as a performer or coach in the full sided version of an activity plus a written analysis of performance.
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Nottingham |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £12,507 - £16,752 |
| Address | 9 Arboretum Street, Nottingham, NG1 4JB |
Many aspects of sport are covered in this two-year course. It provides a broad spectrum of sporting knowledge that suits all types of learners and their interests. The content of the AQA A Level in Physical Education is divided into sections. Each section is further subdivided into topic areas. Section 1: Applied anatomy and physiology Section 2: Skill Acquisition Section 3: Sport and Society Section 4: Exercise physiology Section 5: Biomechanical movement Section 6: Sport Psychology Section 7: The role of technology in physical activity and sport Section 8: Applied anatomy and physiology Section 9: Information Processing Section 10: Exercise physiology Section 11: Biomechanical movement Section 12: Sport psychology Section 13: Sport and society and the role of technology in physical activity and sport
It is not necessary to have studied this subject at GCSE in order to take it at A Level.
Two papers at the end of the two-year course and a non-examined assessment. Paper 1 will cover 3 sections: A two-hour paper (worth 35% of your overall grade) Applied anatomy and physiology Skill Acquisition Sport and society Each section is worth 35 marks and comprises multiple choice, short answer and extended writing questions. Paper 2 will cover 3 sections: A two-hour paper (worth 35% of your overall grade) Exercise physiology and biomechanics Sport Psychology Sports and society and technology and sport Each section is worth 35 marks and comprises multiple choice, short answer and extended writing questions. Non-examined assessment: Practical Performance in Physical Activity and Sport (worth 30% of your overall grade) Students assessed as a performer or coach in the full sided version of an activity plus a written analysis of performance.