Sports Studies
Students have two Sports Course Options:
Examinations
AS PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Students will study two units in the first year. The first unit is theory based with a written exam at the end, and the second unit is practical based where the students take on two roles as either the performer, coach or official.
Unit 1 – PHED1
Opportunities for and the effects of leading a healthy and active lifestyle
60% of AS, 30% of A Level
2 hour written examination
84 marks
Two sections:
Section A – six structured questions
Section B – application of theoretical knowledge to a practical situation
Unit 2 – PHED2
Analysis and evaluation of physical activity as a performer and/or in an adopted role/s
40% of AS, 20% of A Level Internal assessment with external moderation 100 marks
Candidates perform, analyse and evaluate the execution of core skills/techniques in isolation and in structured practice as either a player/performer and in an adopted role or two adopted roles.
Yr 12 BTEC AWARD IN SPORT
Students also have the option in their pathways choices to take BTEC PE which is the equivalent of two GCSE. Students are assessed throughout the course on coursework and one on one interviews.
The units include:
Health Safety and Injury
Preparation for Sport
The Body in Sport
Sports Leadership Skills
The Sports Performer
Practical Sport
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