Physical Education / Sports Studies
Newcastle-under-Lyme School - Staffordshire
01782631197
Mount Pleasant, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 1DB
Course summary

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)

Entry requirements

a minimum of five (I)GCSEs at grade 6 / B and 3 at grade 5 / C.

How you'll be assessed

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).

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityStaffordshire
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Gender TypeCo-Educational
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AddressMount Pleasant, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 1DB