Welcome to A Level Physical Education By the end of this course you will: Study 3 theoretical areas which are physiology, sports psychology and sociocultural issues in sport Learn how to analyse sport and verbally communicate your points Perform to a high level in one sport and be assessed in it

A Level PE: Course content You will study... Overview Example topics: In Year 12 Applied Anatomy & Physiology Training Injury prevention/rehab Psychology Sport and society Personality/Group dynamics Emergence and evolution of modern sport In Year 13 Biomechanics Skill Acquisition Newton’s Laws of motion Levers Classification of skills Contemporary issues Routes to sporting excellence in the UK

A Level Physical Education: Assessment Exam board: Assessment: Percentage: Detail: Examination 70% 3 exams sat at the end of Year 13. Paper 1 – 30% 2hr paper 90marks Paper 2 – 20% 1hr paper 60marks Paper 3 – 20% 1hr paper 60marks Coursework 30% To include the practical or coaching element and the analysis of performance Please see above logos for all other exam boards to personalise for your course

Requirements Which skills are needed? Course requirements General College entry requirements A grade B for GCSE PE including two Level 1 sports Which skills are needed? interpretation of data and graphs quantitative methods for planning, monitoring and evaluating physical training and performance knowledge and use of definitions, equations, formulae and units of measurement ability to plot, label and interpret graphs and diagrams. Knowledge of current events in sport and the ability to confidently analyse performance verbally Expectations and workload 3 internal formal assessments completed per academic year 1-2 homework assignments completed per week (research, exam questions etc) High level of independent reading to support classroom learning An genuine interest in sport

A Level Physical Education Further information 2015/6 Course Performance 89% of students achieved an A*-C grade by the end of Year 13 Can lead into the following careers: Sport Science Personal Trainer Teacher Physiotherapist Sports Development Officer and many more 2015/6 Example student destination(s) Lucy Scholl Loughborough University- Sport & Exercise Science Richard Nespor Leeds Beckett- Sport & Exercise Science Luke Johnson University of East Anglia- Physical Education Department contact details Mr Dale Mordue dmordue@toothillschool.co.uk 01949 863 072

A Level Physical Education Students must have a genuine interest and background in sport in order to get the most out of the subject

Welcome to BTEC Sport A Level By the end of this course you will: Study an overview of units designed to give you an in depth knowledge of the fitness and leisure industry. For students studying the Diploma in Fitness services it could lead to a direct role in the fitness industry For students studying the Extended certificate it could assist other qualifications to progress into HE or progress towards studying sport in at university.

BTEC Sport A Level: Course content You will study... Overview of units In Year 12 EC and Dip • Unit 3: Professional Development in the Sports Industry. • Unit 2: Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being Diploma in fitness services only • Unit 4: Sports Leadership • Unit 13: Instructing Gym-based Exercise • Unit 14: Exercise and Circuit-based Physical Activity In Year 13 • Unit 5: Application of Fitness Testing • Unit 1: Anatomy and Physiology • Unit 12: Self-employment in the Sports Industry • Unit 17: Sports Injury Management • Unit 18: Work Experience in Active Leisure.

BTEC Sport A Level: Assessment Exam board: Assessment: Percentage Core units for all students: Examination External task 67% Or 33% Unit 1: Anatomy and Physiology Unit 2: Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being Coursework Unit 3: Professional Development in the Sports Industry. Unit 5: Application of Fitness Testing Please see above logos for all other exam boards to personalise for your course

BTEC Sport A Level Requirements Which skills are needed? Course requirements A grade B or above in GCSE PE A distinction or above in BTEC Sport Which skills are needed? Excellent time management Ability to stick to deadlines Independent research skills Team work Confident in presentations as well as written work Expectations and workload 3 internal formal assignments completed per academic year (EC) 12 internal formal assignments completed per academic year (DIp) 1-2 homework assignments completed per week (research or assignment work) An intrinsic interest in current affairs in sport

BTEC Sport A Level Further information 2015/6 Course Performance Subsidiary diploma 100% D* Diploma In Sport and coaching 50% DM, 50% DD Course enrichment: How to design a CV and get a job in the leisure industry Sports Leadership opportunities 2015/6 Example student destination(s) Sheffield Hallam Sports and Management Department contact details Mr Andrew Sexton asexton@toothillschool.co.uk 01949 875550

BTEC Sport A Level What course is best for you? Differences between BTEC and A Level PE Extended certificate in BTEC Sport (360GLH) Diploma in Fitness Services (720GLH)