Physical Education is about ... • exploring how the body responds and adapts to exercise • developing an understanding of sports psychology • investigating the role of sport in society • performing in your chosen sports and applying your knowledge by evaluating performance • preparing for further study relating to the world of sport.
Name: Physical Education A Level Qualification title: GCE A Level in Physical Education Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment Course Overview: Component 1: Physical Factors Affecting Performance (60 marks, 1 hour written paper, 30%) 1.1 Applied anatomy and physiology a The structure and function of the skeletal system b The structure and function of the muscular system c Movement analysis d The cardiovascular and respiratory systems e Effects of exercise on body systems 1.2 Physical Training a Components of fitness b Applying the principles of training c Preventing injury in physical activity and training Component 2: Socio-cultural issues and sports psychology (60 marks, 1 hour written paper, 30%) 2.1 Socio-cultural influences a Engagement patterns of different social groups in physical activities and sports b Commercialisation of physical activity and sport c Ethical and socio-cultural issues in physical activity and sport 2.2 Sports psychology 2.3 Health, fitness and well-being Component 3: Performance in physical education (NEA) (80 marks, 40%) 3.1 Performance in 3 activities (one individual, one team and one individual/team) 3.2 Analysing and Evaluating Performance (AEP) Awarding Assessment & Qualifications Alliance Created 20151130 12:56:05 Updated 20161118 13:04:18
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