Course Information

Exam Boards	AS Units Taken	A2 Units Taken
OCR	L6	U6

 

Units:

AS

1. An introduction to Physical Education

Anatomy and Physiology

Acquiring Movement Skills

Socio-Cultural Studies relating to participation in physical activity

2. Acquiring, developing and evaluating practical skills in Physical Education

A2

3. Principles and concepts across different areas of Physical Education

Section A: Socio-Cultural Options

Historical Studies (Option A1)

Section B: Scientific Options

Sports Psychology (Option B1)

Exercise and Sport Physiology (Option B3)

4. The Improvement of effective performance and the critical evaluation of practical activities in Physical Education

Will there be any coursework? Yes

Worth what % of the marks? AS weighting 40%. A2 35%

What form will this take? Evidence of evaluating, planning and appreciation for the improvement of performance

What do I need to know or be able to do before taking this course?

It is not a requirement that you should have studied Physical Education at GCSE in order to be able to achieve an AS/A2 in the subject. Careful consideration will be given to each student as to their suitability for the course.

Several topics covered in the course are developments of work covered at GCSE but others are new. What is more important is that you should have a lively and enquiring mind, an interest in Physical Education, a willingness to explore new ideas and an ability to communicate your ideas effectively.

In essence the course will let students who enjoy sport and sporting activities develop their all-round knowledge of the subject whilst pursuing an academic course they enjoy and can relate to.

Specifications

The specifications are designed to allow students to develop an understanding and appreciation of the factors that enable both them and others to be physically active as part of a balanced, active and healthy lifetyle. The factors studied will include physiological, psychological and socio-cultural aspects that have an impact on participation and performance in physical activities.

Aims

1.  These specifications will encourage students to become increasingly physically competent by:

• developing the skills and techniques they require to perform effectively in physical activities;
• applying and adapting a wide range of skills and techniques effectively in different types of physical activity;
• developing and applying their skills in different roles, such as performer, leader/coach and official within physical activities;
• applying their skills in different contexts within a physical activity.

2.  These specifications will enable students to maintain and develop their involvement and
     effectiveness in physical activity through:

• developing their knowledge and understanding of factors that enable them and others to be physically active: as part of a balanced lifestyle, and as part of a lifelong involvement in an active and healthy lifestyle;
• developing their knowledge and understanding of the relationship between skill, strategy/composition and body and mind readiness so as to ensure that both their own and other's performance is both effective and efficient in roles such as performer, leader/coach and official.

3.  These specifications will enable students to be informed and discerning decision-makers who
     understand how to be involved in physical activity through helping them to:

• understand how they and others make the most of the opportunities and pathways available to be involved in physical activity;
• understand and critically evaluate how contemporary products and consumer-focused influences related to physical activity affect and inform young people's decisions about being involved in a range of physical activities;
• understand and critically evaluate current key influences that might limit or encourage young people's involvement in physical activity.

 

AJP