AS/A Level Physical Education

A Level

In Worcester

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    A Level

  • Location

    Worcester

  • Duration

    2 Years

Why choose Physical Education? Within the UK sports-related occupations are growing in number as the industry rapidly expands. To reflect this the Physical Education course is wide-ranging in its subject matter and offers students the chance to develop skills and knowledge of areas relating to sport such as the body, fitness, psychology and physical performance.

Important information

Government funding available

Facilities

Location

Start date

Worcester (Worcestershire)
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Spetchley Road, WR5 2LU

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Course programme

A Level Physical Education

Why choose Physical Education?
Within the UK sports-related occupations are growing in number as the industry rapidly expands. To reflect this the Physical Education course is wide-ranging in its subject matter and offers students the chance to develop skills and knowledge of areas relating to sport such as the body, fitness, psychology and physical performance.


Resources and Facilities
As a department we pride ourselves on the facilities and quality of teaching we offer. The department has two dedicated teaching rooms with a student workroom containing Internet-ready computers. Used within Physical Education lessons are the College's sports hall, tartan athletics track, astroturf, tennis courts, netball courts and numerous football and rugby pitches, and the College has regular access to a swimming pool within walking distance.


Teaching and Learning Styles
In this course most of the work is done through formal lectures and PowerPoint presentations although practical work is used when appropriate and one lesson per week is set aside for students to practice their own sports in which they are to be assessed.

Extra-Curricular Activities

Throughout the winter there is a comprehensive fixture calendar for basketball, football, rugby, netball and hockey and the summer term sees this fixture calendar change to athletics, cricket and tennis. The College is a member of British Colleges Sport and enters individuals and teams in numerous local, regional and national competitions.


Assessment
Students take two modules in each year which involve a mixture of examinations, coursework and practical assessments.

At AS level Module 1 involves a two hour exam paper covering anatomy and physiology, acquiring movement skills and socio-cultural studies. In Module 2 the students ability to perform, coach or officiate in two sports is assessed as is their ability to evaluate a performance.

At A2 level in Module 3 a two and a half hour exam paper covers exercise and sport physiology, sports psychology, biomechanics and sports history. For Module 4 the students performance in one sport is assessed alongside their ability to evaluate and suggest ways to improve performance.


Progression Opportunities
Students may go on to study a degree in Physical Education or Sports Science or into sport-related employment. For many occupations including the various forces, Physical Education is a well-recognised and respected course. Previous students now include a qualified doctor and physiotherapist.

AS/A Level Physical Education

Price on request