Component 1: Scientific Principles of Physical Education • Topic 1: Applied anatomy and physiology • Topic 2: Exercise physiology and applied movement analysis. Biomechanics is embedded within the content of Topics 1 and 2 Component 2: Psychological and Social Principles of Physical Education • Topic 3: Skill acquisition • Topic 4: Sport psychology • Topic 5: Sport and society Component 3: Practical Performance • Skills performed in one physical activity as a player/performer OR • Skills performed in one physical activity as a coach Component 4: Performance Analysis and Performance Development Programme • In the role of player/performer or coach analyse two components of a physical activity(one physiological component and either a tactical or technical component). • In the role of player/performer or coach analyse, implement and evaluate a Performance Development Programme.
GCSE English Minimum of grade 5 in either English Language or English Literature GCSE Maths Minimum of grade 5. GCSE PE Minimum of grade 6 Regular participation in at least one sport to a high standard is essential.
Component 1: Scientific Principles of Physical Education - Written Examination - 40% of total A Level Component 2: Psychological and Social Principles of Physical Education - Written Examination - 30% of total A Level Component 3: Practical Performance - Non-examined assessment - 15% of total A Level Component 4: Performance Analysis and Performance Development Programme - non-examined assessment - 15% of total A Level
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Wooldale Centre for Learning, Wootton Fields, Northampton, NN4 6TP |
Component 1: Scientific Principles of Physical Education • Topic 1: Applied anatomy and physiology • Topic 2: Exercise physiology and applied movement analysis. Biomechanics is embedded within the content of Topics 1 and 2 Component 2: Psychological and Social Principles of Physical Education • Topic 3: Skill acquisition • Topic 4: Sport psychology • Topic 5: Sport and society Component 3: Practical Performance • Skills performed in one physical activity as a player/performer OR • Skills performed in one physical activity as a coach Component 4: Performance Analysis and Performance Development Programme • In the role of player/performer or coach analyse two components of a physical activity(one physiological component and either a tactical or technical component). • In the role of player/performer or coach analyse, implement and evaluate a Performance Development Programme.
GCSE English Minimum of grade 5 in either English Language or English Literature GCSE Maths Minimum of grade 5. GCSE PE Minimum of grade 6 Regular participation in at least one sport to a high standard is essential.
Component 1: Scientific Principles of Physical Education - Written Examination - 40% of total A Level Component 2: Psychological and Social Principles of Physical Education - Written Examination - 30% of total A Level Component 3: Practical Performance - Non-examined assessment - 15% of total A Level Component 4: Performance Analysis and Performance Development Programme - non-examined assessment - 15% of total A Level