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| Entry
Requirements |
Grade 6 in Sport (regular participation in one competitive sport at club level is essential) | |||||||||
| Content
(Outline of Course) |
Part 1: Applied anatomy and physiology
Part 2: Exercise physiology Part 3: Biomechanics Part 4: Skill acquisition Part 5: Sport psychology Part 6: Sport and society and contemporary |
| Assessment | Students will be assessed in:
Physiological factors affecting performance 01 – 2 hour written paper, 90 marks – 30% of total A Level
Psychological factors affecting performance 02 – 1 hour written paper, 60 marks – 20% of total A Level
Socio-cultural issues in physical activity and sport 03 – 1 hour written paper, 60 marks – 20% of total A Level
Performance in physical education 04 – non-exam assessment, 60 marks – 30% of total A Level
One assessment of practical sports performance in a sport from the ‘Approved Activity List’. Evaluation and Analysis of Performance for Improvement (EAPI) task |
| Careers Guidance | Further careers in sport could include:
Health & Exercise: Fitness Professional, Health Promotion Officer, Gym Instructor, Nutritionist and Personal Trainer. Management: Disability Sports Development Officer, Events Manager, Football Manager, Sports Development Manager and Talent Project Coordinator. Media and Marketing: Broadcasting, Journalism, Marketing, Photographer. Science: Medicine, Sports Scientist, Physiotherapist, Sports Massage Therapist and Strength and Conditioning Coach. Teaching and Coaching: Teacher, Children’s Sports Coach, Outdoor Adventures Leader, Ski Instructor, Performance Analyst and Competition Manager. |
Key Information
Transition Work
The transition work for Physical Education can be found below.
Students should attempt to complete one task weekly over the summer ahead of the start of the course.
Task 1: Exercise Psychology
Task 2: Skills Acquisition and Sports Psychology
Task 3: Sport and Society
Task 4: Non-Examined Assessment
