Subject
Physical Education
Ks5 AS/A Level (Examination Board: AQA) Course Description and Organisation AS course covers: Unit 1 - Applied Physiology, Skill Acquisition and Opportunities for participation. Unit 2 - Analysis and evaluation of physical activity as performer and/or in adopted roles. A2 course covers: Unit 3 - Optimising performance and evaluating contemporary issues. Covered in three sections: Physiology and Biomechanics Sports psychology Social and cultural aspects. Unit 4 - Optimising practical performance in a competitive situation. Assessment Arrangements For AS One written examination of 2 hours duration. (On units 1 &2) [30% of A-level] Practical based coursework on Unit 2 [20%] For A2 One written examination of 2 hours duration. (On unit 3) [30%] Practical & written coursework. Choosing one role from performer, coach or official. (Unit 4) *20%+ Project Coursework Details and Deadlines At AS Choose two from three roles – performer, coach, official. Practical assessment of ability to perform, analyse and evaluate core skills within a chosen activity. Deadline for practical DVD evidence of performer/coach or official and written coursework is March. At A2 Choose one from three roles – performer, coach, official. Practical assessment of ability to perform, analyse and evaluate core skills within a chosen activity. Deadline for practical DVD evidence of performer/coach or official and written coursework is March. Career Opportunities A Level Sports and Physical Education supports applications to university courses such as Sports Sciences, Physiotherapy, Recreation and Leisure Studies. Exam Board Link
www.aqa.org.uk/.../physical-education/a-level/physical-education-2580