Why study Physical Education? Studying A level Physical Education will give you a fantastic insight into the amazing world of sports performance. Not only will you have the chance to perform 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. Course content The course is very diverse, covering a wide range of sports-related fields of study. It is composed of four components. Physiological factors affecting performance (30%) - includes musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory and energy systems; diet and nutrition; training methods; injury rehabilitation and biomechanics Psychological factors affecting performance (20%) - includes skill classification, stages of learning, guidance and feedback, leadership, self-efficacy and group and team dynamics Socio-cultural factors affecting performance (20%) - includes ethics and deviance; commercialisation and the media; modern technology; the emergence and evolution of modern sport and global sporting events. Performance in Physical Education (30%) - Practical performance in sport and evaluating and analysing performance for improvement
It is vital that students are regulary training and competing at a good standard outside of school at a local club in one of the government's approved sporting activities.
The theoretical components of the course (70%) are assessed through three 60-90 minutes externally assessed written examinations at the end of the course. The practical component (30%) is internally marked and externally moderated. Student performance in one sport will be observed and assessed through live and video performances and a log of competition. For the analysis of performance students will watch a live performance and then orally present an analysis and action plan, supporting their response with theoretical content.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Wolverhampton |
| Ofsted Rating | Requires improvement |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Compton Park, Compton Road West, Wolverhampton, WV3 9DU |
Why study Physical Education? Studying A level Physical Education will give you a fantastic insight into the amazing world of sports performance. Not only will you have the chance to perform 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. Course content The course is very diverse, covering a wide range of sports-related fields of study. It is composed of four components. Physiological factors affecting performance (30%) - includes musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory and energy systems; diet and nutrition; training methods; injury rehabilitation and biomechanics Psychological factors affecting performance (20%) - includes skill classification, stages of learning, guidance and feedback, leadership, self-efficacy and group and team dynamics Socio-cultural factors affecting performance (20%) - includes ethics and deviance; commercialisation and the media; modern technology; the emergence and evolution of modern sport and global sporting events. Performance in Physical Education (30%) - Practical performance in sport and evaluating and analysing performance for improvement
It is vital that students are regulary training and competing at a good standard outside of school at a local club in one of the government's approved sporting activities.
The theoretical components of the course (70%) are assessed through three 60-90 minutes externally assessed written examinations at the end of the course. The practical component (30%) is internally marked and externally moderated. Student performance in one sport will be observed and assessed through live and video performances and a log of competition. For the analysis of performance students will watch a live performance and then orally present an analysis and action plan, supporting their response with theoretical content.
