KS5
PHYSICAL EDUCATION - A LEVEL
The PE department offer A level Sport and Physical Education at KS5 and pride ourselves on the quality of teaching, as well as developing students ability to learn independently. We follow the AQA examination syllabus, which can be accessed via the link below.
Many of our students go on to study courses such as Exercise and Sports Sciences, Physiotherapy or indeed teaching qualifications at university, although the subject can be used in conjunction with many other Further Education courses.
Why choose A Level PE????
· Is a natural progression on from
· Gives you a sound knowledge to follow a variety of courses at degree level
· Enhances their knowledge and understanding of the factors that effect performance and participation in PE.
· Allow student to develop an interest in a variety of sporting roles as a coach, official or performer.
· Addresses current and contemporary issues in sport and the impact these may cause.
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AS Level |
A Level |
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Applied Exercise Physiology |
Health, Nutrition, Levers, Pulmonary Function, Cardiac Function, Fitness Testing |
Energy Systems, Sports supplements, Sport injuries, Muscles in action, |
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Skill Acquisition and Psychology in Sport |
Information Processing, Classification of Skill, Learning Theories, Feedback, Motivation |
Personality, Aggression, Leadership, Arousal, Anxiety, Attitudes |
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Opportunities for Participation and Historical and contemporary issues in Sport |
Sport and Play, Sporting Provision, development of PE, school provision, equal opportunities, discrimination. |
Elitism, Talent identification, Modern Olympics, Commercialisation, |
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Practical / Coursework |
Assessed in 2 areas of Performer, Official and Coach. (Externally assessed) |
Analyse either a performer/official/coach in competitive situations, looking at weaknesses and suggesting corrective procedures. |
