WHO IS IT SUITABLE FOR? Studying A-level PE will give you a fantastic insight into the amazing world of sports performance. Not only will you have the chance to perform in a sport through the non-exam assessment component, you will also develop a wide ranging knowledge into the how and why of Physical activity and sport. WHAT WILL I LEARN? PE is studied though a range of different contexts and the impact it has on both ours and other’s everyday lives. You will learn the reasons why we do things, why some people outperform others, mentally and physically. You will also delve into the ethical considerations behind the use of drugs and also the influence that modern technology is having in and on physical activity and sport. There are opportunities to perform in an activity and examined work include topics such as muscle functions and types of contraction; cardiovascular system; ergogenic aids; periodisation of training; responding to injuries and medical conditions in a sporting context; biomechanical principles; principles and theories of learning movement skills; ethics and deviance in sport; commercialisation and the media.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Grade 6 in PE or 66 in Science. Students should also play for an external sports team 8 or more GCSE at grade 5, equivalent or better including English and Maths.
HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED? Structure of the course is as follows: 30% assessed practically (as a coach or practitioner) 70% assessed through three theoretical components. Physical factors affecting performance, Psychological issues affecting performance Socio-cultural issues in physical activity and sport.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Ealing |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Oldfield Lane North, Greenford, UB6 8PR |
WHO IS IT SUITABLE FOR? Studying A-level PE will give you a fantastic insight into the amazing world of sports performance. Not only will you have the chance to perform in a sport through the non-exam assessment component, you will also develop a wide ranging knowledge into the how and why of Physical activity and sport. WHAT WILL I LEARN? PE is studied though a range of different contexts and the impact it has on both ours and other’s everyday lives. You will learn the reasons why we do things, why some people outperform others, mentally and physically. You will also delve into the ethical considerations behind the use of drugs and also the influence that modern technology is having in and on physical activity and sport. There are opportunities to perform in an activity and examined work include topics such as muscle functions and types of contraction; cardiovascular system; ergogenic aids; periodisation of training; responding to injuries and medical conditions in a sporting context; biomechanical principles; principles and theories of learning movement skills; ethics and deviance in sport; commercialisation and the media.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Grade 6 in PE or 66 in Science. Students should also play for an external sports team 8 or more GCSE at grade 5, equivalent or better including English and Maths.
HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED? Structure of the course is as follows: 30% assessed practically (as a coach or practitioner) 70% assessed through three theoretical components. Physical factors affecting performance, Psychological issues affecting performance Socio-cultural issues in physical activity and sport.
