Page 40 - Sixth Form prospectus 2020

COURSE
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
TITLE

Two grade 5s or above in science, including biology. Grade 5 or
SPECIFIC ENTRY above in PE if studied at GCSE level. It is essential for candidates to

REQUIREMENTS be regular performers in one competitive sport from the approved
list.

An A level PE student would be a well-motivated candidate with a

keen interest in sport. The course looks at the theoretical aspects
of sporting performance; this is where the main emphasis lies,
with the remainder focused on the performance or coaching
ability in one activity.
Component 1: physiological factors affecting performance
1.1 Applied anatomy and physiology
1.2 Exercise physiology
1.3 Biomechanics

CONTENT OF Component 2: psychological factors affecting performance
2.1 Skill acquisition
COURSE
2.2 Sports psychology
Component 3: sociocultural issues in physical activity and sport
3.1 Sport and society
3.2 Contemporary issues in physical activity and sport

Component 4: performance in physical education
(non-examination assessment)
4.1 Performance or coaching of an activity taken from the
approved lists
4.2 The Evaluation and Analysis of Performance for Improvement
(EAPI)
EXAMINATIONS
Written exams: 70% of final grade
AND
Non-exam assessment: 30% of final grade
ASSESSMENTS

The course takes a multidisciplinary approach, with the focus
SKILLS, LINKS
being the performer and the performance. A level PE not only
AND permits the ‘good’ sportsperson to gain credit for ability, but also

PROGRESSION allows academic and enthusiastic students to attain the highest
grade.

Head of PE: Mrs K Stanton
CONTACT
katestanton@keswick.cumbria.sch.uk