Our A Level students develop theoretical knowledge and understanding of the factors that underpin physical activity and sport. The course has been designed to allow learners to critically analyse and evaluate their physical performance and apply their experience of practical activity in developing their knowledge and understanding of the subject. Component 1 Applied Anatomy and Physiology, Exercise Physiology and Biomechanics Component 2 Skill Acquisition and Sports Psychology Component 3 Sport and Society and Contemporary Issues in Physical Activity and Sport Component 4 Performance or Coaching and Evaluation and Analysis of Performance for Improvement (EAPI)
a minimum of five (I)GCSEs at grade 6 / B and 3 at grade 5 / C.
30% Component 1: Physiological Factors Affecting Performance Written Paper, 2 hours, 90 marks, 30% of total A Level. Consists of Objective Response, Short and Medium Length Answers and Extended Response Items. 20% Component 2: Psychological Factors Affecting Performance Written Paper, 1 hour, 60 marks, 20% of total A Level. Consists of Objective Response, Short and Medium Length Answers and Extended Response Items. 20% Component 3: Socio-Cultural Issues in Physical Activity & Sport Written Paper, 1 hour, 60 marks, 20% of total A Level. Consists of Objective Response, Short and Medium Length Answers and Extended Response Items. 30% Component 4: Performance in Physical Education Non-Examined Assessment (NEA), 60 marks (weighted up to 90 marks), 30% of total A Level. Consists of Practical Performance and the Evaluation and Analysis of Performance for Improvement (EAPI).
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Mount Pleasant, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 1DB |
Our A Level students develop theoretical knowledge and understanding of the factors that underpin physical activity and sport. The course has been designed to allow learners to critically analyse and evaluate their physical performance and apply their experience of practical activity in developing their knowledge and understanding of the subject. Component 1 Applied Anatomy and Physiology, Exercise Physiology and Biomechanics Component 2 Skill Acquisition and Sports Psychology Component 3 Sport and Society and Contemporary Issues in Physical Activity and Sport Component 4 Performance or Coaching and Evaluation and Analysis of Performance for Improvement (EAPI)
a minimum of five (I)GCSEs at grade 6 / B and 3 at grade 5 / C.
30% Component 1: Physiological Factors Affecting Performance Written Paper, 2 hours, 90 marks, 30% of total A Level. Consists of Objective Response, Short and Medium Length Answers and Extended Response Items. 20% Component 2: Psychological Factors Affecting Performance Written Paper, 1 hour, 60 marks, 20% of total A Level. Consists of Objective Response, Short and Medium Length Answers and Extended Response Items. 20% Component 3: Socio-Cultural Issues in Physical Activity & Sport Written Paper, 1 hour, 60 marks, 20% of total A Level. Consists of Objective Response, Short and Medium Length Answers and Extended Response Items. 30% Component 4: Performance in Physical Education Non-Examined Assessment (NEA), 60 marks (weighted up to 90 marks), 30% of total A Level. Consists of Practical Performance and the Evaluation and Analysis of Performance for Improvement (EAPI).