Physical Education A Level

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Thinking of becoming a Physiotherapist or a Teacher? Aiming to manage a Gym? Wanting to become a Personal Trainer? Wanting to influence the diet and exercise habits of the nation? Fascinated by the human body? Studying other sciences? Or do you just want to understand the why behind sports performance?

If so, A Level Physical Education is for you.

The course will focus on the application of knowledge and provide you with the opportunity to develop transferable skills for employment and further study.

Physical Education, Sport and Dance has always played an important role here at Wyke Sixth Form College, and although we are not a sports college we have twice been crowned “National Sports College of the year”. You will acquire so many experiences from competing in National championships to competing against fellow students in an intra-tutor league, whatever the level and capability, there is something for everyone. The Sports Department has seen exceptional success both academically and competitively. Not only does the department offer both A Level and BTEC courses to accommodate a number of students across all assessment methods it is also ranked in the top one percent nationally.

Subjects are taught by A Level and BTEC Level 3 specialist teachers and the coaching staff are of the highest calibre. Each member of staff is trained and dedicated to not only reach academic success but also reach the highest accolade possible when it comes to competing. In 2019 the department won a Pearson National Teaching Award and were announced best FE teaching team in the country.

70% THEORETICAL EXAMINATIONS:

A total of four hours assessment split over three examination papers. These will be taken at the end of the two year course in a wide range of questioning styles including; single mark, short answer and extended response questions.

30% COURSEWORK:

You will be assessed in one practical performance, as either a coach or a performer in an activity. You will also be required to analyse a sporting performance in the form of a verbal assessment

COMPONENT 1: PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTORS IN SPORT

EXAMINATION 1 – 2 HOURS (30%)

This focuses on the key systems of the human body involved in movement and physical activity and understanding the changes within these body systems during exercise.

COMPONENT 2: PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS IN SPORT

EXAMINATION 2 – 1 HOUR (20%)

This focuses on the psychological factors affecting sport, including; models and theories that affect learning ; how different methods of training and feedback work and why their effectiveness differs from person to person.

COMPONENT 3: SOCIO-CULTURAL ISSUES IN SPORT

EXAMINATION 2 – 1 HOUR (20%)

This focuses on the sociological and contemporary issues that influence and affect physical activity and sport for both the audience and the performer, and how sport affects society.

COMPONENT 4: NEA (NON-EXAMINED ASSESSMENT)

COURSEWORK (30%)

You will be assessed in either a performance or coaching role in their chosen sport, for which you must be competing regularly in you chosen sport, Alongside this, you will also complete a verbal analysis of a performer in your chosen sport, analysing their strengths and weaknesses, and suggesting a suitable training programme.

SPORTS TO BE ASSESSED IN FOR COMPONENT 4

Acrobatic gymnastics

Amateur boxing

Association football (cannot be 5-a-side)

Athletics

Badminton

Basketball

Blind cricket

BMX Racing only (not trick)

Boccia

Camogie

Canoeing

Cricket

Cross country running

Cycling Track or road cycling only

Dance 53 Diving Platform diving

Equestrian

Figure skating

Futsal

Gaelic football

Goalball

Golf

Gymnastics Floor routines and apparatus only

Handball

Hockey - Must be field hockey

Hurling

Ice hockey

Inline roller hockey

Kayaking

Lacrosse

Netball

Polybat

Powerchair football

Rock climbing - Can be indoor or outdoor

Rowing

Rugby league - Cannot be tag rugby

Rugby union - Can be assessed as sevens or fifteen a side. Cannot be tag rugby

Sailing - Candidates must be assessed within full competitive situations as the helmsperson in one of the following Royal Yachting Association (RYA) sailing boat classifications: Individual - single hander • ILCA 6 (laser radial) • ICLA 7 (laser standard) Team - double hander • 29ER • 420 • Nacra 15

Sculling

Skiing - Must take place on snow, can be indoor or outdoor

Snowboarding - Must take place on snow, can be indoor or outdoor

Squash

Swimming -Not synchronised swimming, personal survival or lifesaving

Table cricket

Table tennis

Tennis

Trampolining

Triathlon -Sprint only

Volleyball

Water polo

Wheelchair basketball

Wheelchair rugby

Windsurfing - Candidates must be assessed within full competitive situations in one of the following Royal Yachting Association windsurfing classifications: • IQ Foil • RS:X 8.5

70% Coursework, 30% Examination

Information on course specific and pathway specific entry criteria can be found on our website.

A Level Physical Education is a great foundation for you to progress onto a range of exciting careers including Sports Science, Teaching, Physiotherapy, Coaching, Nutrition, Professional Sports Person, Personal Training and much more.