PE opens up the world of sport. It encourages students to immerse themselves in the topics, with the chance to perform or coach a sport PE provides an excellent platform – Students receive a well-rounded and full introduction to the world of PE, sport and sports science from which to build on to move into higher education, employment or further training. PE develops skills for a modern world – Students develop a range of practical skills such as dealing with pressure, decision-making, analysing and evaluating live performance.
Name: Physical Education Qualification title: GCE A Level in Physical Education Qualification type: Assessment Exam Board: AQA - Physical Education qualifications allow students to play to their strengths and gain dynamic theoretical and practical skills for further education or work. The A Level Physical Education specification content is divided into components: ‘Factors Affecting participation in physical activity and sport’ and ‘Factors affecting optimal performance in physical activity and sport’. These overview topics are then broken down further into studies of: Applied anatomy and physiology, Skill acquisition, Sport and society, Exercise physiology, Biomechanical movement, Sport psychology and Sport and society and the role of technology in physical activity and sport. These components are assessed through examinations. There is also a practical element to the qualification worth 30% of the final A Level grade. Students are assessed as a performer or coach in the full sided version of one activity and then give a written/verbal analysis of performance. Awarding Oxford Cambridge & RSA Examinations Created 20150928 09:13:24 Updated 20161101 10:26:52
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