A/AS Level Physical Education
Course Information
The course is split into two separate sections. In the first year students study three theoretical and two practical activities to gain an AS level in physical education. In year two, students continue to study three more theoretical components in a little more depth and continue with two practical activities to gain an A-level award.
In year one, external examinations take place in June and account for 70% of the marks with the practical coursework making up the other 30%.
In year two, the June exam covers the theoretical part of the course and is worth 70% of the total mark. The exam includes a synoptic question which links all the separate components to really test candidates depth of knowledge. Practical coursework is again internally assessed and moderated by the exam board for the final 30% of marks.
Summary
Year One AS-Level
Module One:
Applied Anatomy and Physiology - Sue Young
Acquiring, Performing and Teaching Movement Skills - Carl Atherton
Both examined on paper one
Module Two:
Contemporary Studies in PE - Barbara Farmer
Examined as paper two at the same time as paper one
Year Two A-Level
Module Four:
Historical Studies in PE or Comparative Studies in PE - Gillian Peers or Carol Walker
Psychology of Sports Performance - Carl Atherton
Examined in paper one
Module Five:
Exercise and Sport Physiology - Sue Young
Examined in paper two along with the synoptic question
Practical AS and A-Level
Modules Three and Six
Students must choose
one individual sport and one game for specialist study from a range of
activities which are introduced to the students in the first term allowing
them to make an informed choice for their assessment. Practical assessment
is done internally in three parts and then verified by an external examiner
at moderation. The three practical components are:
PERFORMANCE (the whole game/activity)
DEMONSTRATION (parts of the game/activity)
OBSERVATION, ANALYSIS AND EVALUATION OF PERFORMANCE
Individual activities are Swimming, Mountaineering, Canoeing, Trampolining or Athletics. Games are Soccer, Netball, Hockey, Rugby League, Basketball, Badminton, Tennis and Squash.
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