Sixth Form Subject Choices 2021 - Flipbook - Page 57
What is the course content and how is it assessed?
The A Level is divided into four components. Each component is further sub divided into topic areas.
Component 1: Physiological factors affecting performance.
This includes;
Applied anatomy and physiology and how the body performs during exercise. Exercise physiology where we
explore the adaptations to the body that occur as a result of training and Biomechanics and the ability to
apply this to their chosen sport.
Component 2: Psychological factors affecting performance.
This includes:
Skill acquisition and the study of how we learn new motor programmes.
Sports psychology, where you will also look at the factors that affect performance, from our personality to
what makes us aggressive.
Component 3: Socio-cultural issues in physical activity and sport.
This includes:
Sport and Society and the Contemporary issues in physical activity and sport, looking at the origins of sport
and the factors that have driven the changing nature of sport in the modern day.
Component 4: Performance in physical education
This includes:
Performance or coaching of an activity. Candidates can choose from a wide range of activities and have the
option of performing or coaching in their chosen role.
The Evaluation and Analysis of Performance for Improvement (EAPI). This is assessed through an oral
presentation where candidates will need to demonstrate the ability to apply the theoretical aspects of the
course through the observation of a practical situation. This synoptic element to the assessment of A Level
Physical Education will be assessed in each component.
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