Physical Education / Sports Studies
Course summary
The course provides opportunities for developing a number of skills such as communication, problem solving, working with others and improving own learning and performance. • Develop knowledge and skills they require to perform effectively in physical activities. • Develop the skills and techniques necessary to analyse, evaluate and improve performance. • Develop an understanding of the factors influencing performance and the ability to apply these to a range of physical activities. • Develop a capacity to explain current provision for participation in physical activity in the context of social issues and gl obal trends. • Develop an appreciation of social, moral and cultural issues which affect participation and performance in physical activity.
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
Average point score | Minimum average point score of 4 | — |
As published by the school
You should have achieved an Average Point Score across all your GCSE subjects of 4+ and it is desirable to have achieved a grade 5 in English and a grade 5 Science. It is desirable but not essential to have studied Physical Education at GCSE.
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Assessment
Unit H555/01 – Physiological Factors Affecting Performance: Anatomy and Physiology Exercise Physiology Biomechanics • 2 hour written exam • 30% of the total Advanced GCE mark Unit H555/02 – Psychological Factors Affecting Performance: Skill Acquisition Sports Psychology • 1 hour written exam • 20% of the total Advance GCE mark Unit H555/03 – Socio-Cultural Issues in Physical Activity and Sport: Sport and Society Contemporary Issues • 1 hour written exam • 20% of the total Advanced GCSE mark Performance in Physical Education: Performance or Coaching in a specialist activity Evaluation and Analysis of Performance • Non-exam assessment (NEA) • 30% of the total Advanced GCE mark
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