Physical Education
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COURSE Overview
A level physical education allows you to study the full range of sports sciences including physiology, psychology, biomechanics and sociology. You will learn the fundamentals of each discipline as well as the impact they can have on sports participation and performance.
Title: Psychical Education
Type: A Level
Entry Requirements: Standard entry requirements. While studying PE at GCSE is an advantage it is not essential.
Course Length: 2 Years
The specification content is divided into seven areas:
- Applied anatomy and physiology
- Skill acquisition
- Sport and society
- Exercise physiology
- Biomechanical movement
- Sport psychology
- Sport and society and the role of technology in physical activity and sport
his subject is assessed by two examinations at the end of your course and by the submission of your coursework. You will also be assessed in one practical performance.
ASSESSMENT OVERVIEW
Paper 1: Factors affecting participation in physical activity and sport
105 marks
2 hour written exam
35% of total mark
Paper 2: Factors affecting optimal performance in physical activity and sport
105 marks
2 hour written exam
35% of total mark
90 marks
Internal assessment, external moderation
30% of total mark
A Level Physical Education is an excellent base for a university degree in sports science, sports management, healthcare, or exercise and health. Physical Education can also complement further study in biology, human biology, physics, psychology, nutrition, sociology and many more.
A Level Physical Education can open up a range of career opportunities including: sports development, sports coaching, physiotherapy, personal training or becoming one of the next generation of PE teachers. The transferable skills you learn through your study of Physical Education, such as decision making and independent thinking are also useful in any career path you choose to take.
“A level PE is not just for athletes. It is a course that allows you to learn about the whole of the human body and mind.”
