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| AS Course
(Year 12) The AS involves the application of physiological and psychological knowledge to improve performance, contemporary studies in P.E. and practical performance in two activities - usually one games and one individual activity. Paper 1 - 1 hour 30 minutes. Factors affecting performance - anatomy and physiology, acquiring performance and teaching movement skills. Paper 2 - 1 hour 15 minutes. Contemporary Studies (issues such as drugs, women in sport, sociology of sport, leisure, excellence in sport and mass participation). Practical You will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate certain skills in your chosen activities and also your ability to observe, evaluate and improve skills. |
A2 Course (Year 13) A2 Level involves historical or comparative studies, psychology of sport - exercise and sport physiology and practical performance through competitive situations. Again you do two practical activities. Paper 3 - 1 hour 15 minutes. Socio-cultural and scientific areas. Sport in Australia, France and USA and psychology of sport. Paper 4-1 hour 30 minutes Exercise physiology and a general synoptic assessment based on a contemporary issue. Practical You will be assessed on your performance in a competitive game and against set criteria in the individual activity. You also have to observe and evaluate performance.
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| Higher
education and career opportunities: The whole course offers an experience which is valuable as an end itself, as a foundation for study at degree level and as a means of personal development. The course would be useful for a wide range of careers such as teaching (primary and secondary), the armed forces, journalism, sports therapy, psychology, leisure management, sports science and sports medicine. |
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| Case Studies: Students who studied P.E. at BRGS Sixth Form | |
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Secondary P.E Teaching, Leeds Metropolitan University » Kenny: Sports Therapy, University of Central Lancashire |