This course provides students with a programme aimed at under-standing and evaluating sport and physical activity. Strong empha-sis is placed on the application of theory to practical issues such as participation, performance and skill acquisition. If you love playing and watching sport, keeping fit and healthy and are interested in how the body works, you will enjoy this course.
The course is theory based and hard work is definitely required. A grade 5 in GCSE PE is required to take this A-Level subject.
The Exam: The exam element of the course is worth 70% of the final grade. The majority of your lessons will be theory based. Content includes; applied anatomy and physiology, Skill acquisition, sport psychology, sport in society, exercise physiology, sport and society and sport and technology. This is assessed through three separate exam papers. The practical: The practical element of the course is worth 30% of the final grade. The student is assessed in one sport, as either a performer OR coach (15% of final grade). They must also complete a piece of coursework, this is a perfor-mance analysis and evaluation (15% of final grade).
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Nottinghamshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Redhill Road, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 8GX |
This course provides students with a programme aimed at under-standing and evaluating sport and physical activity. Strong empha-sis is placed on the application of theory to practical issues such as participation, performance and skill acquisition. If you love playing and watching sport, keeping fit and healthy and are interested in how the body works, you will enjoy this course.
The course is theory based and hard work is definitely required. A grade 5 in GCSE PE is required to take this A-Level subject.
The Exam: The exam element of the course is worth 70% of the final grade. The majority of your lessons will be theory based. Content includes; applied anatomy and physiology, Skill acquisition, sport psychology, sport in society, exercise physiology, sport and society and sport and technology. This is assessed through three separate exam papers. The practical: The practical element of the course is worth 30% of the final grade. The student is assessed in one sport, as either a performer OR coach (15% of final grade). They must also complete a piece of coursework, this is a perfor-mance analysis and evaluation (15% of final grade).
