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A LEVELS
Subject also available as:
V
PHYSICAL
EDUCATION
CODE
MS030
COURSE TITLE
Level 3 Physical Education†
PAGES
156-159
LEVEL
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
PROGRESSION
DURATION
3
A-level entry requirements, including:
• Combined Science or two separate
Sciences grades 9-5
• Sport grade 9-5
• Regular participation in organised
sport
Higher education or
employment
2 years
† This subject is an A-level equivalent to be taken as part of an A-level Study Programme
Discover a career in Sport and Fitness. Experience a reallife feel of the multidisciplinary nature of the subject area,
applying it to elite performers, coaches, the community
and practical situations.
Develop skills sought by a range of sport and fitness
employers and benefit from hands-on experience designing fitness programmes and learning about human
anatomy and how it responds during exercise. Your
study programme will support personal development to
POSITIVE
FUTURES
SKILLS FOR JOBS
SKILLS FOR LIFE
Positive Futures is a set of essential
qualities, embedded throughout
your study programme, that we
seek to develop in all students:
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Commitment
Collaboration
Confidence
Resilience
You will also engage in the Positive
Futures Careers Programme,
developing key employability
skills through a diverse range of
activities including work placements,
volunteering, employer talks,
industry study visits and employment
and university fairs.
www.burycollege.ac.uk
You will have the opportunity to take part in fundraising
events, sport and fitness activities and course-related
study visits and careers events. To support your studies,
you will benefit from access to a newly refurbished gym
facility in the Sports Hall.
TOPICS YOU
WILL STUDY
HOW YOU WILL
BE ASSESSED
The topics studied on this course are:
• 70% exam
• 30% non-exam assessment
Physiological factors affecting
performance:
• Applied anatomy and physiology
• Exercise physiology
• Biomechanics
Psychological factors affecting
performance:
• Skill acquisition
• Sports psychology
Socio-cultural issues in physical activity
and sport:
• Sport and society
• Contemporary issues in physical
activity and sport
Practical performances:
• Core and advanced skills in performing
or coaching one activity
• Evaluating and analysing performance
Key:
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ensure you make good progress and acquire the skills
required for successful progression to higher education,
employment or an apprenticeship.
A A-level
T T Level
V Vocational Programme
AP Apprenticeship