Level 3 AS/A Level Physical Education OCR
A Level
In Hull
Description
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Type
A Level
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Location
Hull
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Duration
2 Years
Units 1, 2, and 3 make up the AS level and units 4, 5, and 6 complete a full A level. Suitable for: This course will be useful for students with a genuine interest in Sport who wish to study the theory behind the practical side of PE. It is particularly useful for those who are thinking of a career in PE teaching, physiotherapy, Sports Science, or being involved in the Leisure and Recreation industry.
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Government funding available
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Course programme
Level 3 : AS/A Level Physical Education (OCR)
Who is the course for?
This course will be useful for students with a genuine interest in Sport who wish to study the theory behind the practical side of PE. It is particularly useful for those who are thinking of a career in PE teaching, physiotherapy, Sports Science, or being involved in the Leisure and Recreation industry.
GCSE PE is desirable but not essential. It should be stressed that this is essentially an academic subject and not purely a practical one.
Content outline
Units 1, 2, and 3 make up the AS level and units 4, 5, and 6 complete a full A level.
AS topics include Applied Anatomy and Physiology, Acquisition of Skill, Contemporary Issues.
A2 topics include Exercise Physiology, Psychology of Sport, Performance and History of Sport.
Method of assessment
AS is 60% examination, 20% practical and 20% coursework. A2 is 70% examination, 10% practical and 20% coursework. The examinations are all taken during the summer term.
Level 3 AS/A Level Physical Education OCR