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Aims of the Course

This course takes a multi-disciplinary approach, encouraging the development of different methods of enquiry, with the focal point being the performer and the performance. The course is based on the interaction between the theory and practice of Physical Education .Beforecandidates start this course, it would be helpful for them to have studied GCSE Physical Education. The intention is to extend knowledge brought from Key Stage 4 and GCSE to an Advanced level. Candidates cover a diverse foundation programme at AS with opportunities for staged assessment. For those who wish, AS is followed by a more demanding and qualitative requirement at A2, where study of modules 2566 and 2567 leads to synoptic assessment involving the integration of knowledge across different areas of the subject.The specification aims to provide candidates with the knowledge and understanding to improve their own level of performance. Candidates choose two activities at AS and A2 from an extensive range which includes athletics, football tennis, golf, mountain walking, sailing and skiing.This course is made up of six modules, examined through six units of assessment. For Advanced Subsidiary, candidates must study and be assessed on their performance in the three AS units. For Advanced GCE, candidates must have studied for and been assessed on their performance in the three AS units, together with three A2 units.

Scheme of Assessment

This course involves 3 modules for AS Level in the first year of the course and a further 3 modules for A2 level in the second year.

 

AS Level Modules

Unit 1 (2562 AS)

The application of physiological and psychological knowledge to improve performance

Candidates learn about the application of anatomical and physiological knowledge to improve performance, and about acquiring, performing and teaching movement skills.

Unit 2 (2563 AS)

Contemporary studies in physical education

Contemporary Studies unit where candidates need to be able to apply their knowledge and understanding of physical education/sport as a whole and to its role in modern society.

Unit 3 (2564 AS)

Performance and its improvement through critical analysis

for this AS coursework unit, candidates are assessed in two activities, from two different activity profiles. Candidates are also required to produce a Personal Performance Portfolio linking theory to improving practical performance.
Exam 1hr30m
40% of AS, 20% of A2		 Exam 1hr30m
40% of AS, 20% of A2		 40% of AS, 20% of A2

 

A2 Level Modules

Unit 4 (2565 A2)

Historical and Psychology Options

Candidates choose topics for extended study from both socio-cultural and scientific areas.

Unit 5 (2566 A2)

Exercise Physiology and Synoptic Options

Candidates learn about exercise and sport physiology and the response of the body to performance and training.

Unit 6 (2567 A2)

Improvement of effective performance and critical evaluation with synoptic assessment

For this A2 coursework unit candidates are assessed in two activities from the same choice of activity profiles as in Unit 3 (AS).

In addition to assessment of practical performance in the two activities, candidates are assessed in the evaluation and appreciation of performance through observation and synopsis of knowledge in one of the practical activities.
15% of A2 20% of A2 15% of A2

 

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