AS/A Level Sports Studies Sport and Physical Education

A Level

In Stockton-On-Tees

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    A Level

  • Location

    Stockton-on-tees

  • Duration

    2 Years

Important information

Government funding available

Facilities

Location

Start date

Stockton-On-Tees (Cleveland)
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Bishopton Road West, TS19 0QD

Start date

On request

About this course

At least 5 A* to C passes at GCSE (to include a Science)
A grade C or higher in GCSE PE, if this subject was taken
Club level performer or equivalent (see subject staff for individual details).

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Course programme

AS/A Level Sports Studies - Sport and Physical Education
  • Level: AS/A Level
  • Duration: 2 years
Why should I choose this course?
  • I regularly participate in organised sport to club level
  • I may want to go on to further studies involving some of the aspects studied, e.g. Sports Science, Leisure Management, Physiotherapy, Psychology.
What does the course consist of?
  • Four units are studied, two in the first year for the AS qualification, and two in the second year to complete the full A-level. They deal with both theoretical and practical aspects:
    · Unit 1 - Physiology/Skill Acquisition/Opportunities for participation (two-hour exam paper)
    · Unit 2 - Practical performance as a performer, coach and official (practical and written assessment)
    · Unit 3 - Exercise Physiology, Psychology and contemporary issues within sport (two-hour exam paper)
    · Unit 4 -Practical Performance in a competitive situation (practical and written assessment).
How is this course assessed?
  • Two hour examinations in June for Unit 1 and Unit 3
  • Practical and written assessment in Unit 2 and Unit 4 (internally assessed and externally moderated)
What might this course lead on to?
  • Higher Education studies at university including Sports Studies/Science and teaching

AS/A Level Sports Studies Sport and Physical Education

Price on request