Course information
Physical Education / Sports Studies
The South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form - Nottinghamshire
01159373506
Church Drive, Keyworth, Nottingham, NG12 5FF
Course summary

Component 01 Physiological factors affecting performance 1.1 Applied anatomy and physiology 1.2 Exercise physiology 1.3 Biomechanics Component 02 Psychological factors affecting performance 2.1 Skill acquisition 2.2 Sports psychology Component 03 Socio-cultural issues in physical activity and sport 3.1 Sport and Society 3.2 Contemporary issues in physical activity and sport Component 04 Performance in physical education (NEA) 4.1 Performance or coaching of an activity taken from the approved lists 4.2 The Evaluation and Analysis of Performance for Improvement (EAPI) Career paths: The specifications provide a suitable foundation for specialist study on both Physical Education and Sports Studies in higher education and also suitable qualifications for other areas of study. The specifications provide an excellent foundation for candidates intending to pursue careers in teaching and coaching, physiotherapy, radiotherapy, sports development, the leisure industry, recreational management, health leisure and fitness and professional sport.

Entry requirements

A Grade 6 or above in GCSE Physical Education and/or a 6 or above in GCSE Science is desirable to follow this course

How you'll be assessed

Paper 1 Physiological factors affecting performance, two hours written paper; Applied anatomy and physiology, Exercise physiology, Biomechanics Paper 2 Psychological factors affecting performance, one hour written paper; Skill acquisition, sports psychology, Paper 3 Socio-cultural issues in physical activity and sport, one hour written paper; Sport and society, Contemporary issues in physical activity and sport. Performance in Physical Education Non-exam assessment (NEA) Performance or Coaching in one chosen activity and an Evaluation and Analysis of Performance for Improvement (EAPI).

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityNottinghamshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed
AddressChurch Drive, Keyworth, Nottingham, NG12 5FF