Course Details:

This course is suitable for all candidates who have an interest in developing their movement and performance skills in physical activities and who enjoy learning in practical contexts.

Course based around Badminton, Rugby, Basketball, Football, trampoline & Fitness along with time in classroom. Option to be assessed for Performance in out of school activities available, but this must be agreed with Mr. Urquhart in advance.

Factors impacting on performance – 50% of final grade

This aims to develop candidates’ knowledge and understanding of the factors that impact on performance in physical activities. Candidates consider the effects of mental, emotional, social and physical factors on performance, and acquire an understanding of how to plan, monitor, record and evaluate the process of performance development.

Performance – 50% of final grade

Candidates develop their ability to demonstrate a broad and comprehensive range of complex movement and performance skills through a range of physical activities. They select, demonstrate, apply and adapt these skills, and use them to make informed decisions. They also develop their knowledge and understanding of how these skills combine to produce effective outcomes.

Candidates develop consistency, precision, control and fluency of movement. They also learn how to respond to, and meet, the demands of performance in a safe and effective way.