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Details of our Physical Education course and why you should choose to study it at A Level
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Station New Road Old Tupton Chesterfield Derbyshire
S42 6LG Tel: 01246 863127
www.tuptonhall.derbyshire.sch.uk
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AS and A Level physical education equip students with both a depth and breadth of knowledge and understanding of: scientific, socio-cultural and practical aspects of
physical education. factors that underpin physical activity and sport
and use this knowledge to improve performance the physiological and psychological states affect
performance socio-cultural factors that influence people's
involvement in physical activity the role of technology in physical activity & sport refine their ability to perform effectively in
physical activity techniques, tactics and developing fitness
General Information This is not GCSE PE. It will require a commitment to working hard, undertaking research and background reading in order to excel. The practical side to the course will require an existing ability in a full sized version of one activity as a player or coach. This should mean you are part of a club and are a committed regular at that club. Students are expected to: Be highly committed to do more than the norm. Have a desire to research topic areas in detail Enjoy the challenge of written examinations
Play regular competitive sport at a club
For further information please contact
Mr P Shuttleworth
Faculty of PE
Tupton Hall School
A LEVEL PHYSICAL
EDUCATION
TUPTON HALL SIXTH FORM
Why study Physical Education?
Entry Requirements: A* - B at GCSE
Year 1 Assessment
Year 2 Assessment
*** The draft course specification has
yet to be accredited by OFQUAL and is
therefore subject to change ***
One Year
Theoretical Content of the Course:
Applied anatomy and physiology.
Skill acquisition.
Sport and society.
Biomechanical movement.
Sport psychology.
Sport and society and the role of
technology in physical activity and
sport.
Practical Performance in physical
activity and sport
Students are assessed as a performer or
coach in the full sided version of one
activity and be able to provide written/
verbal analysis of performance.
This course is designed to be taken over one or two years. It is a linear qualification. In order to achieve the award, students must complete all assessments at the end of the course and in the same series. May 2017 first examination.
Two Years Theoretical Content of the Course:
Applied anatomy and physiology
Skill acquisition
Sport and society
Biomechanical movement
Sport psychology
Sport and society and the role of
technology in physical activity and
sport.
Practical Performance in physical
activity and sport
Students are assessed as a performer or
coach in the full sided version of one
activity and be able to provide written/
verbal analysis of performance.
This course is designed to be taken over two years. It is a linear qualification. In order to achieve the award, students must complete all assessments at the end of the course and in the same series. A Level exams and certification for this course are available for the first time in May/June 2018 and then every May/June for the life of the course specification.
AS Level Physical Education
Theoretical component
How it's assessed?
1 Written exam: 2 hours
84 marks
70% of AS
Practical Performance
How it's assessed?
Internal assessment and
external moderation
90 marks
30% of AS
Assessment
Theoretical component
How it's assessed?
Paper 1
Written exam: 2 hours 35% of A Level
Paper 2
Written Exam: 2 hours
35% of A level
Practical Performance
How it's assessed?
Internal assessment and
external moderation
90 marks
30% of A Level
A Level Physical Education
