Physical Education A Level

Why study Physical Education?

If you wish to take this subject you should have a keen interest in sport and recreation, an enquiring mind and be interested in sport around the world. You should want to know more about the body functions and the effects of exercise and want to evaluate and improve your own performance in a range of sports roles.

What will I study?

AS Units

Unit 1 - Participation in sport and recreation
Healthy and Active lifestyles
Opportunities and Pathways
Externally assessed
1 hr 30 min exam - 50% of AS Level

Unit 2 - The critical sports performer
Personal performance
Local Study
National Study
Performance Analysis
Internally assessed
50% of AS level

A2 Units

Unit 3 - Preparation for optimum sports performance
Externally assessed
50% of A2 level
Short term preparation
Long term preparation
Managing elite performance

Unit 4 - The developing sports performer
Internally assessed
50% of A2 level
Development Plan
International Study
Progressive participation
Life Plan

How will I study?

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The lessons will be predominantly theory-based with a mixture of teacher led activity, workshops and student presentations. Students will have to select two performance roles from player, leader or official. Trips are organised as part of the course.

What do I need to start the course?

Several topics covered in the course are developments of work covered in the GCSE PE course, therefore students must have passed GCSE PE with a minimum of a B grade. In addition, it is required that students have a B or above in Double Science or Biology.