Physical Education
AS PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Students will study two units in the second year. The first unit is theory based with a written exam at the end, and the second unit is practical based where the students specialize on one role as either performer, coach and official.
Unit 3 – PHED3
Optimising performance and evaluating contemporary issues within sport
30% of A Level
2 hour written examination
84 marks
Three sections:
Section A – how exercise physiology can optimise performance
Section B – how application of psychological knowledge can optimise performance
Section C – contemporary influences in sport and their impact on the performer
Unit 4 – PHED4
Optimising practical performance in a competitive situation
20% of A Level
Internal assessment with external moderation
120 marks
Candidates perform, analyse and evaluate their own performance, identify weaknesses, and suggest causes and appropriate corrective measures.
Yr 13 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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