Sport and Physical Education

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Exam Board: AQA Syllabus: A-level: 7582 Consult: Mrs Edy

WHY STUDY THE SUBJECT? A-level Physical Education is the study of human movement, performance and behaviour in sport. By studying Physical Education, you will learn about how the body works and the impact it has on our everyday lives. It will also give you an insight into the world of sports performance and how you can improve your own performance or coaching through the application of theory.

CONTENT AND BREAKDOWN A-level Subject Content: • Applied Anatomy and Physiology • Skill Acquisition • Sport and society • Exercise physiology • Biomechanical movement • Sports psychology • The role of technology in physical activity and sport ASSESSMENT A-level Assessment: Paper 1 Section A: Applied anatomy and physiology Section B: Skill acquisition Section C: Sport and society Written exam: 35% of A-level

Paper 2 Section A: Exercise physiology and biomechanics Section B: Sport psychology Section C: Sport and society and technology in sport Written exam: 35% of A-level

Non-exam assessment: Students assessed as a performer or coach in the full sided version of one activity. Written analysis of performance 30% of A-level EXTRACURRICULAR Opportunities to attend educational trips may be offered in Year 13 to support the delivery of specific areas of study.

AFTER ASHCOMBE Students who study Physical Education at A-level often continue to study other sportrelated subjects at university. Studying Physical Education can lead to a variety of careers which include; teaching, nutrition, sport science, sport psychology, sports therapy, personal training, and coaching.