Physical Education A Level

PHYSICAL EDUCATION A LEVEL
Course Level :Level

Length of Course :2 years (you gain an AS level after successfully completing Year 1, you will be awarded a full A level after successfully completing Year 2)

Course Content
Course Content: (Year 1) Opportunities for and the Effects of Leading a Healthy, Active Lifestyle Applied Exercise Physiology:
· Health, Exercise and Fitness
· Nutrition
· Pulmonary Function
· Transport of Blood Gases
· Cardiac Function
· Analysis of Movement
· Levers Skill Acquisition:
· How Skill is Acquired
· Impact of Psychological Factors on Performance
· Information Processing
· Learning and Performance Concepts Opportunities for Participation:
· Current Provision for Active Leisure
· The Role of Schools and National Governing Bodies in Increasing Participation
· Potential Barriers to Participation for Various Target Groups Analysis and Evaluation of Physical Analysis and Evaluation of Physical Activity as a Performer and/or in an Adopted Role/s (Practical Coursework):
· Ability as a Performer, Official or Leader
· Application of Theoretical Knowledge for Effective Performance
· Physiological Factors Contributing to Effective Performance
· Factors Contributing to Effective Acquisition of Skill in Practical Situations Course Content: (Year 2) Optimising Performance and Evaluating Contemporary Issues Within Sport Applied Physiology to Optimise Performance Energy Systems:
· Aerobic Energy System
· Anaerobic Energy System
· Muscles
· Elite Preparation and Training
· Specialised Training
· Sports Injuries
· Mechanics of Movement Psychological Aspects that Optimise Performance:
· Aspects of Personality
· Arousal
· Controlling Anxiety
· Aggression
· Confidence
· Attribution Theory
· Group Success
· Leadership Evaluating Contemporary Influences:
· Concept and Characteristics of World Games
· The Olympic Ideal
· Deviance in Sport
· Commercialisation
· Sponsorship, Media and Technology Optimising Practical Performance (Coursework):
· Practical Performance
· Observation, Analysis and Critical Evaluation
· Application of Knowledge and Understanding to Optimise Performance

Progression