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Course description
Course description
This course gives candidates the opportunity to develop and enhance their movement and performance skills from National 5. They develop a heightened knowledge and understanding of key concepts within Physical Education and apply these to the analysis and evaluation of performance. Candidates develop employability skills such as: planning, problem solving, analysis, use of technology, teamwork, resource management, communication and much more through the medium of sport.
The course promotes awareness of mental, emotional, social and physical wellbeing and development. Candidates perform in a range of contexts, and develop the ability to reflect on their own performances and those of others.
Recommended Entry Requirements
National 5 pass in Physical Education at grade A or B. Discussion with Principal Teacher
Achieved a National 5 pass in English at grade A or B.
In S6, previous PE experience to a suitable level and in agreement with the Principal Teacher.
Assessment
Practical Performance – pupils will be assessed on their ability to perform in two activities in a challenging environment. (50% of final course award)
Question Paper – 2 ½ hour exam paper allows the pupils to demonstrate their knowledge of the factors that may impact on performance whilst analysing and evaluating the performance developmental process. (50% of final course award)
Homework
Homework will be issued on a weekly basis. These will be mainly written tasks but there will be occasions when other tasks may be required. There are strict deadlines for homework and these deadlines are essential to progress in Higher Physical Education.
How will I learn?
Through practical activity and classroom based tasks, either individually or in groups.
By self and peer evaluations.
By using ICT to gather and analyse information on your performances.
What are the possible career opportunities from this course?
PE Teacher, Sports Coach, Sports Scientist, Sports Development Officer, Physiotherapist or Sports Nutritionist. Physical Education can also provide access to a range of employment opportunities in the sport, leisure and fitness industries.
How will I know I am progressing?
You can perform to an increasingly high practical standard when compared to the Higher PE assessment criteria.
You can identify your strengths, areas for development and set personal targets for development
You will regularly discuss your achievements and next steps with your teacher
You will have an increased understanding of the cycle of analysis and its purposes.
You will be able to independently design, implement and evaluate a personal development plan within a range of activities.
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