A Level Sport & Physical Education

A Level Sport & Physical Education
Physical Education is the scientific study of sport performance. It provides students with both a practical and theoretical insight into athletic achievement. The AS course is completed in Year 1 and the A2, or full A Level, is completed in Year 2. The course covers physiological and psychological factors that improve performance, socio/cultural and historical effects on participation and their influence on performance. Students also complete coursework. The course has links to the sciences and fits very well with the Biology A Level course.

Exam Board/Specification: AQA (1580/2580)

Exam Units (unit no / title):
AS

Unit 1: Opportunities for and the effects of leading a healthy and active lifestyle (PHED1)

Unit 2: Analysis and evaluation of physical activity as a performer and/or in an adopted role/s (PHED2)

A2

Unit 3: Optimising performance and evaluating contemporary issues within sport (PHED3)

Unit 4: Optimising practical performance in a competitive situation (PHED4)

Coursework details:
Unit 2 and Unit 4 are assessed by coursework. Together these are worth 40% of the total marks for the A level.