A Level Physical Education

A Level

In Taunton

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    A Level

  • Location

    Taunton

The focus of the course is on participation and performance in physical activity as part of a balanced, active and healthy lifestyle. In your first year you will study how a performer moves in terms of their Anatomy and Physiology, how a performer develops their sporting skills and how society influences a performer from foundation level to international competitor in the Olympics. In your.

Important information

Government funding available

Facilities

Location

Start date

Taunton (Somerset)
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South Road, TA1 3DZ

Start date

On request

About this course

You will preferably need a grade C or above in GCSE Science to cope with the demands of the course. You will need to be able to perform to a good standard in two sports and you will have to participate in the sport enrichment programme in at least one sport.

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Course programme

Physical Education
Level: AS & A Level

Board: OCR

Method of assessment
At AS, 60% of the marks will come from a written exam, 40% from two practical activities and an oral assessment in one of these activities. At A2, 70% of the marks will come from a written exam, 30% from one practical activity with an oral assessment.

Why choose this course?
This course is excellent if you are enthusiastic about sport, as it provides a solid foundation to enable a wide range of career options to be considered. You will develop skills in science and the humanities as well as having the opportunity to develop practical skills in terms of observation, analysis and personal performance; therefore, it is not only rewarding but also suitable for study with most other A Level subjects. Many of our students go on to Higher Education and develop careers in Sports Science, Physiotherapy, Medicine, the Armed Services, Sports Development, Leisure and Recreation Management, Sports Technology, Teaching and Psychology.

What will I study?
The focus of the course is on participation and performance in physical activity as part of a balanced, active and healthy lifestyle. In your first year you will study how a performer moves in terms of their Anatomy and Physiology, how a performer develops their sporting skills and how society influences a performer from foundation level to international competitor in the Olympics. In your second year you learn how to train for performance improvement, how the psychology of the mind affects this performance and how the traditions and ethos of a country have an impact on this performance.

Huish Extra
There are opportunities to get involved in a wide range of sporting activities with competitions at local, regional and national levels. You may be interested in taking coaching and leadership qualifications including the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme.

A Level Physical Education

Price on request