AS/A Level Physical Education

Key Details

Available at:
Dolgellau
Study Mode:
Full-time
Course Length:
1-2 years

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AS/A Level Physical Education

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Dolgellau

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Applying for more than one A Level?

You can apply from this page and you will have the opportunity to add your additional A Level subjects at the end of the application process. You can find the A Level subject grid to make your choices on our main A Level page.

Please note: We recommend that you have access to a laptop or Chromebook to enable coursework to be completed digitally at home. There is a dedicated IT Digital Inclusion fund to support those learners who do not have a digital device and are unable to purchase one.

Course Description

This course is for learners who have a real interest in sports and fitness and compete or take a regular part in sport activities. The course will enable learners to:

Develop theoretical knowledge and understanding of the factors that underpin physical activity and sport and use this knowledge to improve performance
Understand how physiological and psychological states affect performance
Understand how physiological and psychological states affect performance
Understand the role of technology in physical activity and sport
Refine their ability to perform effectively in physical activity and sport by developing skills and techniques and selecting and using tactics, strategies and/or compositional ideas
Develop their ability to analyse and evaluate to improve performance
Understand the contribution that physical activity makes to health and fitness
Improve as effective and independent learners and as critical and reflective thinkers with curious and enquiring minds.

During the first year, learners will complete units 1 and 2 which are worth 40% of the A Level qualification:

Unit 1 - Exploring Physical Education (24% of the qualification)

Written examination: 1¾ hours. Contextualised questions to include multiple choice, data response, short and extended answers.

Lessons will focus on the following 4 areas of study:

Exercise physiology, performance analysis and training
Sport psychology
Skill acquisition
Sport and society

Unit 2 - Improving personal performance (16% of the qualification)

Practical performance in one activity as a player/performer.
Practical performance as a coach or official.
Personal Performance Profile.

During the second year, learners will complete units 3 and 4 which are worth 60% of the A Level qualification:

Unit 3 - Evaluating Physical Education (36% of the qualification)

Written examination: 2 hours. A range of questions to include data response, short and extended answers.

Lessons will focus on different aspects of the 4 AS areas of study for the examination:

Exercise physiology, performance analysis and training.
Sport psychology
Skill acquisition
Sport and society

Unit 4 - Improving personal performance (24% of the qualification)

Practical performance in one activity as a player/performer, coach or official. Most of the lessons will be delivered in the classroom. There will also be the occasional practical lesson to reinforce the lessons taught in the classroom.

Entry Criteria

Applying for A Levels? Click ‘Apply Now’ on any of the subjects you are interested in studying. You will be able to specify your other two A Level choices during the online application process.

The A Level subject grids for each campus can be found in the guides on the A Level section of the website.

In order to qualify for this course, you will need the following:

6 GCSEs at grade C or above, including English or Welsh 1st Language

As part of the application process, you will be asked to attend an interview to give you the opportunity to discuss the course.

Progression to A Level is based on your performance at AS Level.

Delivery

Presentations
Group work
Classroom-based learning
Tutorial support
Educational visits
Virtual learning environment

Your programme will include a combination of:

Essential Skills qualifications and/or
GCSE resits and/or
The Welsh Baccalaureate

Welsh Baccalaureate

Welsh Baccalaureate is a valuable qualification which is often studied alongside your Level 3 full-time course.

The qualification is graded A*-E, carrying the equivalent UCAS points at Level 3, and equips you with transferable personal and business skills. It is highly regarded by universities and employers alike.

As part of the qualification, you will learn about Global Citizenship, Enterprise and Employability and take part in community engagement and work experience.