Classical Greek

Physical Education

Examination Board: AQA

If you have a desire to gain a greater understanding of the scientific and sociocultural factors that underpin physical activity, you love playing sports, and are a dedicated sports woman, then A-level Physical Education is for you.

This specific Physical Education subject has been selected to develop your understanding of health, well-being and the human body as well as providing the opportunity for you to continue to engage and compete in sport to a high level.

Areas of study will include, anatomy and exercise physiology, biomechanics, skill acquisition, sports psychology, technology in sport and sport in society. Assessment is via a written exam at the end of Year 13 as well as a practical performance in your chosen specialist area as a performer or coach. The practical assessment includes analysis of your performance in verbal or written feedback.

A-level Physical Education is accepted by all top Russell Group universities and will prepare you for further studies in either sports science degrees and support related applications in a wide range of subjects including, but not exclusive to, Psychology, Sociology, Biology and Physics. You will develop many transferable skills in demand at university and the world of work. If you are considering studying Physical Education at A-level, you should have a genuine interest in sport and physical activity. We would expect you to be playing your chosen sport at School and club level, studying GCSE PE is desirable but not essential. The entry requirement for Physical Education will be a grade 7 in PE if taken, 7 in English and a 7 in Biology.

Paper 1

Factors affecting participation in physical activity and sport.

What is assessed

Section A: Applied anatomy and physiology Section B: Skill acquisition Section C: Sport and society

How it is assessed

Written exam: 2-hour written exam

105 marks

35% of A-level

Questions

Section A: Multiple choice, short answer and extended writing

(35 marks)

Section B: Multiple choice, short answer and extended writing

(35 marks)

Section C: Multiple choice, short answer and extended writing

(35 marks) Paper 2

Factors affecting optimal performance in physical activity and sport.

What is assessed

Section A: Exercise physiology and biomechanics Section B: Sport psychology Section C: Sport and society and technology in sport

How it is assessed

Written exam: 2-hour written exam

105 marks

35% of A-level

Questions

Section A: Multiple choice, short answer and extended writing

(35 marks)

Section B: Multiple choice, short answer and extended writing

(35 marks)

Section C: Multiple choice, short answer and extended writing

(35 marks) Non-exam assessment

Practical performance in physical activity and sport.

What is assessed

Students assessed as a performer or coach in the full sided version of one activity. Plus: written/verbal analysis of performance.

How it is assessed

Internal assessment

External moderation

90 marks

30% of A-level

Physics

Examination Board: AQA

A-level Physics is a stepping stone to further study of a science-based subject at university. It is an extremely versatile qualification and is essential for Electronics, Engineering and pure Sciences, and very useful for auxiliary science-based subjects, such as Medicine. The intellectual training that one gets studying Physics, such as the use of applied mathematics and logical reasoning, as well as the scientific approach to problem-solving, can be considered useful for any profession. We follow the AQA Physics Specification 7408. This subject is an essential A-level choice for students who have already made up their minds to study Physics or Engineering at university; it is also useful for students who are considering a degree in any of the Sciences or Social Sciences and students who wish to broaden their education in preparation for university life and the world beyond. A GSCE Mathematics grade 9 to 7 is necessary. It is preferential but not essential to study A-level Mathematics.

Core content

1. Measurements and their Errors 2. Particles and Radiation 3. Waves 4. Mechanics and Materials 5. Electricity 6. Further Mechanics and Thermal Physics 7. Fields and their Consequences 8. Nuclear Physics

You can then pick one A-level option topic from:

9. Astrophysics 10. Medical Physics 11. Engineering Physics 12. Turning Points in Physics 13. Electronics

Assessment criteria

Paper 1 A-level

Sections 1 – 5 and 6.1 (Periodic motion)

Assessed

■ Written exam: 2 hours ■ 85 marks ■ 34% of A-level

Questions

60 marks of short and long answer questions and 25 multiple choice questions on content.

Assessment criteria

Paper 2 A-level

Sections 6.2 (Thermal Physics), 7 and 8 Assumed knowledge from sections 1 to 6.1

Assessed

■ Written exam: 2 hours ■ 85 marks ■ 34% of A-level

Questions

60 marks of short and long answer questions and 25 multiple choice questions on content.

Assessment criteria

Paper 3 A-level

Section A: Compulsory section: Practical Skills and Data Analysis Section B: Students enter for one of sections 9, 10, 11, 12 or 13

Assessed

■ Written exam: 2 hours ■ 80 marks ■ 32% of A-level

Questions

45 marks of short and long answer questions on practical experiments and data analysis. 35 marks of short and long answer questions on an optional topic.