Physical Education

Overview A Level Physical Education is an interesting and challenging learning experience. In it we introduce key sporting ideas and show how these interact with practical performance, you will gain insights into the relationships they have with each other throughout the course. Physical Education involves the development of transferable skills including: decision making, psychological understanding of people, independent thinking, problem solving and analytical skills as well as thinking, acting and reacting under pressure. At Rugby school physical activity is an integral part of the school day and through the vision of ‘The whole person is the whole point’, we aim to make the theory come to life through practical application and understanding.

Syllabus Cambridge A Level Physical Education (9396)

Course Aims The aims of the course are: • to provide a knowledge and understanding of the conceptual basis, structure and function of a selection of physical education activities • to develop understanding and problem-solving skills (interpretation and evaluation) • to develop planning and practical skills for effective performance • to foster an ability to relate practice to theory, and theory to practice • to develop an understanding of the physiological, socio-cultural and psychological factors which influence physical education • to provide an experience which is valuable, both as a means of personal development and as a foundation for employment or more advanced study • to develop the capacity to think critically about the relationships between the different factors influencing performance • to develop a capacity to explain global trends in physical education and sport

Course Content The course has been divided into the following sections: • Applied anatomy and physiology • Acquiring, developing and performing movement skills • Contemporary studies in physical education and sport • Exercise and sport physiology • Psychology of sport performance • Olympic Games: a global perspective

Assessment The course is assessed by two external examination papers and two centre based assessments (coursework)

Component 1 – AS written paper 2.5 hours, 70% of AS, 35% of A Level

Component 2 – AS coursework 2 activities (sports), 30% of AS, 15% of A Level

Component 3 – A Level written paper 2.5 hours, 35% of A Level

Component 4 – A Level coursework 2 activities (sports), 15% of A Level