A Level PE at JRCS

Course Outline  Aims of the course are : - To increase physical competency - To develop involvement in physical activity - To increase ability to make decisions

Course Requirements  To be successful on the A Level course you will need:  Minimum Science grade B - compulsory  GCSE PE (Minimum grade C)- desired  Strong theory knowledge required due to the high demands of the course.

AS Year 1  Unit G451 – Introduction to Physical Education  Anatomy and Physiology  Acquiring Movement Skills  Social Cultural Studies  This unit counts for 60% of your overall AS grade  Assessed through 2 hour exam

AS Year 1  Unit G452 – Acquiring, developing and evaluating practical skills  Practical performance in 2 sports – this can either be as a performer, coach or as an official.  This is worth 40% of overall AS grade.  Assessed through verbal feedback to teacher and examiner.

A2 Year 2  Unit G453– Principles and concepts across different areas of physical education  Section A – Historical Studies  Section B – Biomechanics, Exercise and Sport Physiology  Worth 70% of the overall grade – Exam 2 hours 30 minutes

A2 Year 2  Unit G454 - The improvement of effective performance and the critical evaluation of practical activities.  Worth 30% of overall grade.  Assessed through verbal feedback to teacher and examiner.

Any questions then ask a member of the PE Department.