Physical Education A Level Course Outline
Advanced Level 3
Awarding Body: WJEC Eduqas
Study Physical Education
You should choose A Level Physical Education if you love being active and want to find out more about how to improve your sporting performance. This course will give you the opportunity to investigate the variety of activities and roles that you can undertake as a sports person. You will explore the array of factors that affect a person’s ability to train effectively and improve sporting performance. You will also examine a variety of external factors that affect the sports industry and encourage lifelong participation.
The General entry requirements for A Level courses are six GCSEs grades 9-4 and above, including English Language.
Grade 4 English - 4 in Science or PE
Component 1: Scientific Principles of PE.
- Topic 1: Applied anatomy and physiology.
- Topic 2: Exercise physiology and applied movement analysis.
- Biomechanics is embedded within the content of Topics 1 and 2.
Component 2: Psychological and Social Principles of PE.
- Topic 3: Skill acquisition.
- Topic 4: Sport psychology.
- Topic 5: Sport and society.
Component 3: Practical Performance.
- Skills performed in one physical activity as a player/performer (or)
- Skills performed in one physical activity as a coach.
Component 4: Performance Analysis and Performance Development Programme.
- In the role of player/performer or coach analyse two components of a physical activity.
- In the role of player/performer or coach analyse, implement and evaluate a Performance Development Programme.
Component 1: Scientific Principles of PE.
Written examination: 2 hours and 30 minutes.
40% of the qualification (140 marks).
Component 2: Psychological and Social Principles of PE.
Written examination: 2 hours.
30% of the qualification (100 marks).
Component 3: Practical Performance.
Non-examined assessment: internally assessed, externally moderated.
15% of the qualification (40 marks).
Component 4: Performance Analysis and Performance Development Programme.
Non-examined assessment: internally assessed, externally moderated.
15% of the qualification (40 marks).
The A Level Physical Education Course gives you an excellent grounding in the subject content needed to progress on to a sports science-based degree at university. You will also develop your knowledge of human anatomy and physiology in order get a job in the fast-growing leisure and recreation industry. Sports industry careers include becoming a Sports nutritionist, a sports psychologist, a variety of coaching roles, becoming a fitness professional and sports development.
"The wonderful teachers: Mr Donlan and Mr Hall not only teach the course in a proactive and disciplined manner, but they have also assisted with revision techniques and ways of answering the exam questions in a detailed way to reach the highest mark. This course has also given a comfortable environment with both my teachers and fellow students, boosting my confidence and broadening my knowledge."
"I have really enjoyed my A-level Physical Education studies. I have been able to explore social learning theories underpinning sports psychology, allowing me to broaden my critical thinking and analytical skills which have been of huge benefit to the other A-levels on my programme of study."
"I was passionate about studying P.E as I wanted to do this for a future career. In the two years of learning about the topic it has enhanced that passion and drive to succeed, as the teachers also have that passion for the subject which feeds off onto me and the class."
"I really enjoyed learning about the lifestyle factors that affect my health and the principles I can follow in order to improve my fitness. The course gave me the opportunity to participate in lots of different sports and fitness activities and helped me to develop my performances in my favourite sport, Netball."
Did you know that being physical active has many more benefits than just the physical? As well as improving your fitness you can benefit from improved health and less chance of becoming overweight and contracting disorders like diabetes, heart disease and hypertension. There are mental and emotional benefits like increased motivation and the ability to control anxiety and stress levels. You get to meet lots of new people and benefit from the social interactions with other players and coaches.
Mr. D. Hall. - Head of Department/Associate AP/Pastoral Manager.
Mr. D. Camacho. - Department Second in Charge/Pastoral Manager.
Mrs. C. Thomas. - Teacher of PE/Vice Principal.
Mr. R. Abbott. - Teacher of PE.
