“Intelligence and skills can only function at the peak of their capacity when the body is healthy and strong.”
— John F. Kennedy
Award: A-Level
Awarding Body: AQA
Specification Code: 7582
Specification Website: AQA A-Level Physical Education
Institution: Bayside, Westside
This course is mainly theoretical with the practical examination component having to be completed by the students in their free time. Therefore, students must participate regularly in local leagues and competitions in order to fulfil their practical course requirements. The following are the sports that they can be assessed on:
Amateur boxing
Association football
Athletics
Badminton
Basketball
Tennis
Canoeing
Cricket
Cycling
Dance
Diving
Equestrian
Kayaking
Gaelic football
Golf
Gymnastics
Handball
Hockey
Hurling
Lacrosse
Netball
Rock Climbing
Rowing
Rugby league
Rugby union
Sculling
Skiing
Snowboarding
Squash
Swimming
Table Tennis
Trampolining
Volleyball
Applied anatomy and physiology
Skill acquisition
Sport and society
Exercise physiology
Biomechanical movement
Sport psychology
Sport and society and the role of technology in physical activity and sport
A Level candidates will develop their understanding of physiological, psychological and biomechanical aspects that optimise performance. They will explore and evaluate the impact of contemporary issues such as technology on sport and the performer. They will also be given the opportunity to use their own knowledge and understanding developed during the course to improve their own personal performance.
Factors affecting participation in physical activity and sport. (Topic 1,2,3 and 7)
35%
2 hour written paper 105 marks
Combination of multiple choice, short answer and extended writing questions.
Factors affecting optimal performance in physical activity and sport. (Topics 4, 5,6,7)
35%
2 hour written paper 105 marks
Combination of multiple choice, short answer and extended writing questions.
Non-exam assessment: Practical performance in physical activity and sport.
30%
90 marks
Internal assessment, external moderation.