PHYSICAL EDUCATION
What does the course involve?
This course covers many ideas and concepts introduced during the ks4 curriculum. You will gain
further knowledge and understanding of the importance of exercise and activity to your personal, social
and mental health and to your well being. Sport will be studied in a social, cultural, moral and global
context. All these aspects affect participation and provision for sport and physical activity. Students will
be assessed in their ability to perform and evaluate what is good practice in practical demonstrations.
There are 4 coursework units:
AS
Unit 1 Opportunities for, and the effects of, leading a healthy and active lifestyle.
Unit 2 Analysis and evaluation of physical activity as performer and/or in an adopted role/s.
A2
Unit 3 Optimising performance and evaluating contemporary issues within sport.
Unit 4 Optimising practical performance in a competitive situation.
What qualifications do I need?
This course is suitable for students who have achieved grade āCā or ab