You will study the following topics as part of the two-year course: • Applied anatomy and physiology: understand how the body changes before, during and after exercise • Exercise physiology: the effect that diet, nutrition preparation and training have on performance • Biomechanical movement: exploring the relevance of motion and forces on performance • Skill acquisition: understanding how the learning of new skills and the development of existing skills can optimise performance • Sports psychology: understanding how this can be used to optimise the performance of individuals or teams • Sport and society: developing an appreciation of the evolution of sport and its impact on the modern day • The role of technology in physical activity and sport. The A-level course requires students to have the ability to perform at a high standard within a physical activity detailed within the specifications and that you have demonstrated this through a sustained commitment to participate in school or representative sport.
Due to the broad nature of the subject, you should obtain a grade 7 at GCSE in PE, Biology or Additional Science.
How will I be assessed? Paper 1 Factors affecting participation in physical activity and sport (35%) • 2-hour written paper • Applied anatomy and physiology, Skill acquisition, and Sport and society. Paper 2 Factors affecting optimal performance in physical activity (35%) • 2-hour written paper • Exercise physiology and biomechanical movement, Sport psychology, and Sport in society, and the role of technology in sport and physical activity. Non-exam assessment (30%) Written analysis of performance (15%) and practical performance in one activity from the accredited list set by the exam board (15%). Both are internally assessed and externally moderated.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Bristol, City of |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £17,385 |
| Address | University Road, Bristol, BS8 1SR |
You will study the following topics as part of the two-year course: • Applied anatomy and physiology: understand how the body changes before, during and after exercise • Exercise physiology: the effect that diet, nutrition preparation and training have on performance • Biomechanical movement: exploring the relevance of motion and forces on performance • Skill acquisition: understanding how the learning of new skills and the development of existing skills can optimise performance • Sports psychology: understanding how this can be used to optimise the performance of individuals or teams • Sport and society: developing an appreciation of the evolution of sport and its impact on the modern day • The role of technology in physical activity and sport. The A-level course requires students to have the ability to perform at a high standard within a physical activity detailed within the specifications and that you have demonstrated this through a sustained commitment to participate in school or representative sport.
Due to the broad nature of the subject, you should obtain a grade 7 at GCSE in PE, Biology or Additional Science.
How will I be assessed? Paper 1 Factors affecting participation in physical activity and sport (35%) • 2-hour written paper • Applied anatomy and physiology, Skill acquisition, and Sport and society. Paper 2 Factors affecting optimal performance in physical activity (35%) • 2-hour written paper • Exercise physiology and biomechanical movement, Sport psychology, and Sport in society, and the role of technology in sport and physical activity. Non-exam assessment (30%) Written analysis of performance (15%) and practical performance in one activity from the accredited list set by the exam board (15%). Both are internally assessed and externally moderated.