Year 1 Physical Education Overview: Component 1, Physiological factors affecting performance This component focuses on developing a learner’s knowledge of the science behind physical activity. This includes the structure and function of key systems in the human body, the forces that act upon us and the adaptations we make to our bodies through diet and training regimes. Through the study of this component, learners will gain a deeper understanding of key systems in the body and how they react to changes in diet and exercise. They will also study the effects of force and motion on the body and how these effects can be used in physical activities to our advantage. In many areas of this specification, it is expected that practical examples from physical activities and sports will be used to show how theoretical concepts can be applied and to reinforce understanding. Component 2: Psychological and Socio-cultural Themes in PE This component focuses on the psychological factors affecting physical activities and sports, including: models and theories that affect learning and performance in physical activities: how different methods of training and feedback work and why their effectiveness differs from person to person: group dynamics and goal setting. 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, giving guidance and feedback in constructive ways that are suited to that individual’s personality; therefore assisting in developing practical performance in physical activities and sports. This component focuses on the sociological and contemporary factors that influence and affect physical activity and sport for both the audience and the performer and how sport affects society. It 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. Component 3: Performance within Physical Education Part 1: Performance/coaching of a sport or activity from the approved DofE list. Part 2: Analysis and Evaluation of Performance for Improvement (EAPI) of a sport or activity from the approved DofE list. This does not have to be the same sport or activity that was undertaken in part 1, although it can be. Learners will identify an area of weakness within performance to prioritise for improvement and will propose a short-term (3-4 weeks) action plan to improve the area of performance identified. This component is assessed via NEA. Year 2 Physical Education Overview: Component 1: Physiological Factors Affecting Performance This group of topics focuses on key systems of the human body involved in movement and physical activity. Candidates will develop their knowledge and understanding of the changes within these body systems prior to exercise, during exercise of differing intensities, and during recovery. Application of this theoretical knowledge will enable candidates to understand how changes in physiological states can influence performance in physical activities and sport. Candidates will be expected to be able to interpret data and graphs relating to changes in these body systems during exercise of differing intensities and during recovery. Component 2: Psychological and Socio-Cultural Factors Affecting Performance This component focuses on the psychological factors affecting physical activities and sports, including: models and theories that affect learning and performance in physical activities; how different methods of training and feedback work and why their effectiveness differs from person to person; group dynamics and the effects of leadership and stress on performers. 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, giving guidance and feedback in constructive ways that are suited to that individual’s personality; therefore assisting in developing practical performance in physical activities and sports. This component also focuses on the sociological and contemporary issues that influence and effect physical activity and sport, for both the audience and the performer and how sport effects society. This includes the emergence and evolution of modern sport.
Joining the Sixth Form is by interview and on the basis of academic achievement at GCSE. Applicants are invited to interview following a report from their current school indicating their predicted GCSE grades. The likely offer made, following a successful interview, will be conditional on a minimum of 5 A / 7 grades, with A / 7 grades in the subjects to be taken in the Sixth Form.
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Nottingham |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £18,825 |
| Address | Waverley Mount, Nottingham, NG7 4ED |
Year 1 Physical Education Overview: Component 1, Physiological factors affecting performance This component focuses on developing a learner’s knowledge of the science behind physical activity. This includes the structure and function of key systems in the human body, the forces that act upon us and the adaptations we make to our bodies through diet and training regimes. Through the study of this component, learners will gain a deeper understanding of key systems in the body and how they react to changes in diet and exercise. They will also study the effects of force and motion on the body and how these effects can be used in physical activities to our advantage. In many areas of this specification, it is expected that practical examples from physical activities and sports will be used to show how theoretical concepts can be applied and to reinforce understanding. Component 2: Psychological and Socio-cultural Themes in PE This component focuses on the psychological factors affecting physical activities and sports, including: models and theories that affect learning and performance in physical activities: how different methods of training and feedback work and why their effectiveness differs from person to person: group dynamics and goal setting. 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, giving guidance and feedback in constructive ways that are suited to that individual’s personality; therefore assisting in developing practical performance in physical activities and sports. This component focuses on the sociological and contemporary factors that influence and affect physical activity and sport for both the audience and the performer and how sport affects society. It 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. Component 3: Performance within Physical Education Part 1: Performance/coaching of a sport or activity from the approved DofE list. Part 2: Analysis and Evaluation of Performance for Improvement (EAPI) of a sport or activity from the approved DofE list. This does not have to be the same sport or activity that was undertaken in part 1, although it can be. Learners will identify an area of weakness within performance to prioritise for improvement and will propose a short-term (3-4 weeks) action plan to improve the area of performance identified. This component is assessed via NEA. Year 2 Physical Education Overview: Component 1: Physiological Factors Affecting Performance This group of topics focuses on key systems of the human body involved in movement and physical activity. Candidates will develop their knowledge and understanding of the changes within these body systems prior to exercise, during exercise of differing intensities, and during recovery. Application of this theoretical knowledge will enable candidates to understand how changes in physiological states can influence performance in physical activities and sport. Candidates will be expected to be able to interpret data and graphs relating to changes in these body systems during exercise of differing intensities and during recovery. Component 2: Psychological and Socio-Cultural Factors Affecting Performance This component focuses on the psychological factors affecting physical activities and sports, including: models and theories that affect learning and performance in physical activities; how different methods of training and feedback work and why their effectiveness differs from person to person; group dynamics and the effects of leadership and stress on performers. 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, giving guidance and feedback in constructive ways that are suited to that individual’s personality; therefore assisting in developing practical performance in physical activities and sports. This component also focuses on the sociological and contemporary issues that influence and effect physical activity and sport, for both the audience and the performer and how sport effects society. This includes the emergence and evolution of modern sport.
Joining the Sixth Form is by interview and on the basis of academic achievement at GCSE. Applicants are invited to interview following a report from their current school indicating their predicted GCSE grades. The likely offer made, following a successful interview, will be conditional on a minimum of 5 A / 7 grades, with A / 7 grades in the subjects to be taken in the Sixth Form.