You will develop knowledge and skills within the industry of Sport Science. Scientifically explore how the body systems allow athletes to perform, analysing how the cardiorespiratory system works together to allow muscle contraction using the energy molecule ATP. Exploring how drugs and ergogenic aids help performance. Evaluate different psychological theories to understand how athletes mind work under pressure, understanding different personality traits and exploring how theories help athletes perform to their optimum performance. Sociologically evaluate how sport has modernised and developed, understanding how the olympics has developed sport in an economic, social and physical way. Performance analysis in a sport of your choice and designing development plan to improve an athlete summarising theory and practical together by examining the way we learn to be skillful.
You will have achieved at least 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Maths, and have achieved at least a grade 5 in Physical Education at GCSE.
Examinations: 3 exams 3 different pathways in sport science at the end of Year 13 : 1. Physiological factors affecting performance: 2 hours, 90 marks. 2. Psychological factors affecting performance: 1 hour, 60 marks 3. Socio cultural issues impacting sport and performance: 1 hour, 60 marks Paper 1: Applied anatomy and physiology, Exercise Physiology, Biomechanics Paper 2: Skill Acquisition and Sports Psychology Paper 3: Sport and Society and contemporary issues Internal Assessments, March Year 13: 1. Practical - assessing core and advanced skills in one sport of your choice. 15%, 30 marks 2. Evaluating and analysing performance for improvement - live performance analysis on an athlete bringing together theory knowledge into a ‘interview/match of the day’ style assessment. 15%, 30 marks
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Gloucestershire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Kingshill Road, Dursley, GL11 4BY |
You will develop knowledge and skills within the industry of Sport Science. Scientifically explore how the body systems allow athletes to perform, analysing how the cardiorespiratory system works together to allow muscle contraction using the energy molecule ATP. Exploring how drugs and ergogenic aids help performance. Evaluate different psychological theories to understand how athletes mind work under pressure, understanding different personality traits and exploring how theories help athletes perform to their optimum performance. Sociologically evaluate how sport has modernised and developed, understanding how the olympics has developed sport in an economic, social and physical way. Performance analysis in a sport of your choice and designing development plan to improve an athlete summarising theory and practical together by examining the way we learn to be skillful.
You will have achieved at least 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Maths, and have achieved at least a grade 5 in Physical Education at GCSE.
Examinations: 3 exams 3 different pathways in sport science at the end of Year 13 : 1. Physiological factors affecting performance: 2 hours, 90 marks. 2. Psychological factors affecting performance: 1 hour, 60 marks 3. Socio cultural issues impacting sport and performance: 1 hour, 60 marks Paper 1: Applied anatomy and physiology, Exercise Physiology, Biomechanics Paper 2: Skill Acquisition and Sports Psychology Paper 3: Sport and Society and contemporary issues Internal Assessments, March Year 13: 1. Practical - assessing core and advanced skills in one sport of your choice. 15%, 30 marks 2. Evaluating and analysing performance for improvement - live performance analysis on an athlete bringing together theory knowledge into a ‘interview/match of the day’ style assessment. 15%, 30 marks