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GCE A Level Physical Education
A Level
In Llanelli ()
Description
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Type
A Level
This WJEC AS and A level in Physical Education will enable learners to: Develop theoretical knowledge and understanding of the factors that underpin physical activity and sport and use this knowledge to improve performance Understand how physiological and psychological states affect performance Understand the key socio-cultural factors that influence people’s involvement in physical activity and sport Understand the role of technology in physical activity and sport Refine their ability to perform effectively in physical activity and sport by developing skills and techniques and selecting and using tactics, strategies and/or compositional ideas Develop their ability to analyse and evaluate to improve performance Understand the contribution which physical activity makes to health and fitness Improve as effective and independent learners and as critical and reflective thinkers with curious and enquiring minds. Learners will develop an understanding of how the various theoretical concepts impact on their own performance, through the integration of theory and practice. Learners will also have the opportunity to develop an awareness of contemporary issues relevant to physical education and sport in Wales.
About this course
Normally students 16 - 19 years of age will require a minimum of 6 GCSEs at grades A* - C which includes the following: Physical Education – B Mathematics- B English Language – B Sciences - CC
Reviews
Subjects
- IT
- Physical Education
- Performance
- Health and Fitness
- Fitness
Course programme
- Some aspects of practical based assessment
- Diverse range of practical activities offered for assessment to meet varied needs of students
- Staff teaching on the course are linked to Coleg Sir Gâr sports academy
- A Levels provide an excellent basis for progression to higher level qualifications such as degrees or Higher National Diplomas
- With a qualification in physical education candidates can go on to higher education and pursue a career in teaching and coaching or professional sport, or work in the leisure industry, recreational management or the health and fitness industry
Additional information
AS Level:
- One end of year exam
- Assessment through practical performance,
- Assessment on coaching/officiating
- Completion of Personal Performance Profile
A Level:
- One end of year exam
- Assessment through practical performance or Assessment on coaching/officiating
- Completion of investigative research
GCE A Level Physical Education