What will I gain from doing this course

Aims/Objectives

What will I do

This specification has been designed to take a broad view of sport and physical education. It provides a progression from Key Stage 4 of the National Curriculum and the GCSE exam course. It draws on the disciplines of physical sciences, life sciences, as well as requiring an understanding of historical development and cultural context applied in a sporting and educational context.

Throughout the duration of the course students will:

• develop an understanding of the factors influencing performance and the ability to apply these to a range of physical activities.
• develop the skills necessary to analyse, evaluate and improve performance.
• develop an appreciation of social, moral and cultural issues that affect participation and performance in physical activity.
• develop the capacity to think critically about the relationships between the different factors influencing performance.
• develop the capacity to explain current provision for participation in physical activity in the context of social issues and global trends.

Course Content

Style of Teaching and Learning

The AS PE course is divided between theory and practical with the theory taking 60% of the marks. The majority of lessons are theoretical. Practically the candidate will be assessed on two out of three areas, performing, coaching/leading and officiating. The candidate has the choice of doing this in one or more sports e.g. performing in tennis and officiating in football.

Unit 1

• Physiological and Psychological factors which improve performance.
• Socio-Cultural and Historical effects on participation in Physical activity and their influence on performance.
  

Unit 2
Physical activity as a performer and/or in adopted roles 2 of 3 from:

• Performer – student is assessed on own performance in their chosen
  sport
• Head/coach – student expected to plan, co-ordinate and lead participants to demonstrate core skills in a competitive situation
• Official – referee/umpire/judge – show ability to officiate in a chosen
  activity
  
  

Examination Details:

• Candidates submit one major project that has a personal significance.
• The investigation includes a related personal study that must be between 1000 and 3000 words.
  

Unit F441: Controlled Assignment

• Unit 1 – 2 hour written exam – AS 60%/A2 30%
• Unit 2 – Practical coursework component – internal assessment/external moderation – AS 40%/A2 20%
• Unit 3 – 2 hour written exam – A2 30%
• Unit 4 – Practical coursework component – A2 20%

What support will I receive

Where can I get further information

SStratford upon Avon High School
Curriculum Leader: Mr Mark Brennan