Physical Education
Sixth form Open event 2021 Sports Science (1).mp4Welcome to Physical Education in the Sixth Form at CHS
I am Sacha Hateley and I'd like to warmly welcome you to the Physical Education Department. In the VI Form we study the AQA exam syllabus in our dedicated A level classroom. We also have access to all the fantastic sports facilities at the school.
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"I opted for Physical Education due to the application the subject has in my day to day life and hobbies. Physical Education integrates fun activities and interesting teaching methods into teaching the academic material, for example the use of jelly babies for movement analysis."
"I love Physical Education as it is interesting and links to many other subjects, such as Psychology, Food and Nutrition, Physics and Law."
Course content and structure
This course follows on from the GCSE programme of study (although this is not a pre-requisite for choosing the course) by enabling students to enhance and deepen their knowledge of leading a healthy and active lifestyle.
The content of the course is designed to enable students to enjoy and understand the benefits of living a healthy and active lifestyle in all its aspects, including the body, mind and society. It provides a route to studying a Sport course at a Higher Education establishment which could lead to career opportunities in the sports industry.
Please note that all lessons are classroom based. Occasionally, we will use practical application to aid the understanding of theoretical concepts.
The course is divided into 3 units:
Paper 1: Factors affecting participation in physical activity and sport and sport
Paper 1 is assessed by a 2 hour written examination which accounts for 35% of the final mark. The paper covers the following areas of the course - applied anatomy and physiology, skill acquisition, and sport and society.
Paper 2: Factors affecting optimal performance in physical activity and sport
Paper 2 is assessed by a 2 hour written examination which accounts for 35% of the final mark. The paper covers the following areas of the course – sports psychology, exercise physiology and biomechanics, and sport and society and technology in sport
Both examination papers are divided into three sections and have a mixture of multiple choice/objective test questions, short answer questions and extended answer questions.
Non-exam assessment: Practical performance in physical activity and sport
Each pupil is assessed as a performer or coach in the full sided version of one activity. They also analyse and evaluate performance in this activity to bring about improvement. This part of the course is assessed internally by CHS teachers and moderated by AQA. It accounts for 30% of the final mark and includes a piece of written coursework completed in Year 13.
Skills and Application
This programme of study encourages you to:
Develop your interest in, and enthusiasm for, a study of Sport Science and its relation to the wider world;
Develop your knowledge, skills and understanding of Sport Science by exploring its application in society, when playing sport and for leading a healthy and active lifestyle.
Reading and Resources
Pupils will be encouraged to read around the subject and will be provided with suggested outlets for further information. The main thing is to have a genuine interest in sport and to be prepared to read as much as possible about it (and to watch it as well!)
FAQ:
Are there any GCSE requirements?
No, other than entry into the Sixth Form. Completion of the GCSE course is recommended although not essential.
What are the practical requirements?
Each pupil will be assessed in one activity. It is each pupil's responsibility to record footage of them self playing their sport. We require two, unedited pieces of footage before February half term in Year 13 to submit to the exam board. Further information regarded this will be provided throughout the course.
Are there any practical lessons?
No, all lessons are classroom based. There will be opportunities for a practical lesson to explain the theoretical content.
The Physical EducationTeam.
Sacha Hateley | Assistant Director of Sport, Academic Head of Physical Education & BTEC - sachahateley@chschool.co.uk
Andy Wrathall
Andy Groves
Amanda Vernon
Dan Brooks
Please contact our Head of Department if you have any further questions .