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This course will equip you with a depth and breadth of knowledge and provide you with an understanding of skills relating to scientific, socio-cultural and practical aspects of Physical Education (PE). If you have a real interest in not only the practical aspect but also in how we learn skills, how the body functions when in action and the factors that influence participation, then you will find the subject enjoyable and challenging.This course will prepare you for the further study of PE or Sports Science as well as other related subject areas such as Psychology, Sociology and Biology. You will also develop the transferable skills that are in demand by Further Education, Higher Education and employers in all sectors of industry.
Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above. In addition, you should have at least grade 5 in a science.It is an expectation and requirement that you are an active competitive participant in your chosen activity throughout the duration of the course.
On this course, you will study the following: How the body responds to sport and physical exercise with regards to the different systems of the body, such as Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Musculoskeletal Analysis of movement using biomechanics theories and principles such as planes of motion, Newton’s Laws and lever systems Current training techniques and learn how technology is playing its part with regards to analysing and improving performance Psychology of sport and performance and research different theories such as Vealeys’ model of sports confidence and Weiner’s model of attribution The emergence and evolution of modern sport and understand how sport developed from pre-industrial Britain to a multi million-pound industry.
Lessons are a combination of theory and practical with the main emphasis on classroom-based learning. You are expected to play sport competitively and be prepared to have an active role in all lessons. Suitable trips will be planned throughout the year.
• Factors affecting participation in physical activity and sport – 2 hour paper (35%)• Factors affecting optimal performance in physical activity and sport – 2 hour paper (35%)• Analysis and evaluation of performance – Non-exam assessment (15%)• Practical performance in physical activity and sport – Non-exam assessment (15%)
Optional trips from £20 each.
