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 5 for GCSE PE including one Level 1 sport
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
2016/7 Course Performance
50% of students achieved an A*-C grade by the end of Year 13
Shows the difficulty
Can lead into the following careers:
Sport Science
Personal Trainer
Teacher
Physiotherapist
Sports Development Officer
and many more
2016/7 Example student destination(s)
Emily Tupholme AECC Chiropractor, Sami Zerdazi Leeds Met Sport and Exercise Science, Nicholas Alexander Leeds Trinity Sports Coaching
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