You will study four units that are all mandatory. • Physiological factors affecting performance • Psychological factors affecting performance • Socio-cultural issues in physical activity and sport • Performance in physical education These units will give you an understanding of sport in the wider contexts of coaching and leadership, anatomy and physiology, the body’s short and long term responses to physical activity, the framework of sport in the UK and the organisations involved and the psychological challenges that sport can provide. You will also develop transferable skills such as planning, communication, adaptability and leadership.
Grade 5 in PE GCSE or merit in L2 Cambridge National Sports Studies or Sports Science and Grade 5 in Science and/or English. If you have not previously studied PE then a Grade 6 in Science or biology is required.
Three units (units 1,2 and 3) are assessed by exam and marked by OCR (70% of qualification). The final unit is coursework based which are internally assessed by academy staff and externally moderated by OCR. This section requires performance or coaching in a selected sport and a verbal evaluation of performance and action plan to improve (30% of qualification).
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Walsall |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Tynings Lane, Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 0BG |
You will study four units that are all mandatory. • Physiological factors affecting performance • Psychological factors affecting performance • Socio-cultural issues in physical activity and sport • Performance in physical education These units will give you an understanding of sport in the wider contexts of coaching and leadership, anatomy and physiology, the body’s short and long term responses to physical activity, the framework of sport in the UK and the organisations involved and the psychological challenges that sport can provide. You will also develop transferable skills such as planning, communication, adaptability and leadership.
Grade 5 in PE GCSE or merit in L2 Cambridge National Sports Studies or Sports Science and Grade 5 in Science and/or English. If you have not previously studied PE then a Grade 6 in Science or biology is required.
Three units (units 1,2 and 3) are assessed by exam and marked by OCR (70% of qualification). The final unit is coursework based which are internally assessed by academy staff and externally moderated by OCR. This section requires performance or coaching in a selected sport and a verbal evaluation of performance and action plan to improve (30% of qualification).
