Physical Education / Sports Studies
La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School
Course summary
YEAR 12: - Applied anatomy and physiology - Skill acquisition - Sport and society - Biomechanics YEAR 13: - Exercise physiology - Sports Psychology - Contemporary issues and sport - Performance in one chosen activity - Evaluation and planning for the improvement of performance LEARNING AND SKILLS Learners will be equipped with both a depth and breadth of knowledge, understanding and skills relating to scientific, socio-cultural and practical aspects of physical education. This requires them to: - Develop theoretical knowledge and understanding of the factors that underpin physical activity and sport and use this knowledge to improve performance - Understand how physiological and psychological states affect performance - Understand the key socio-cultural factors that influence people’s involvement in physical activity and sport - Understand the role of technology in physical activity and sport - Develop their ability to analyze and evaluate to improve performance - Improve as effective and independent learners and as critical and reflective thinkers with curious and enquiring minds KEY SKILLS: - Personal skills in sports - Decision making - Teamwork - Analyzing - Evaluation - Communication - Leadership - Problem solving
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
Combined Science | Grade 6-6 in Combined Science | — |
Biology Alternative route | Grade 6 in Biology | — |
Chemistry Alternative route | Grade 6 in Chemistry | — |
Physics Alternative route | Grade 6 in Physics | — |
As published by the school
6+ in biology or core science Good personal performance in two sports Evidence of competing regularly in at least one of the sports
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Assessment
Physiological factors affecting performance, Written paper 2 hours 30% Psychological factors affecting performance, Written paper 1 hour 20% Socio-cultural issues in physical activity and sport, Written paper 1 hour 20%
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