1. 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

2. 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

3. 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
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4. 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

5. 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

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

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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
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10. 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

11. 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

12. 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)