Level 3 : AS/A Level Physical Education (OCR)
Who is the course for?
This course will be useful for students with a genuine interest in Sport who wish to study the theory behind the practical side of PE. It is particularly useful for those who are thinking of a career in PE teaching, physiotherapy, Sports Science, or being involved in the Leisure and Recreation industry.
GCSE PE is desirable but not essential. It should be stressed that this is essentially an academic subject and not purely a practical one.
Content outline
Units 1, 2, and 3 make up the AS level and units 4, 5, and 6 complete a full A level.
AS topics include Applied Anatomy and Physiology, Acquisition of Skill, Contemporary Issues.
A2 topics include Exercise Physiology, Psychology of Sport, Performance and History of Sport.
Student Profiles
Danny Hodson, A Level PE, Media & Film Studies student, talks about his goal scoring record. Danny currently holds the Wyke Sixth Form College record for the most goals score in a match. He netted all the goals in a 9-1 victory over local rivals Hull College, with eight of the goals scored in the second half.
A2 Physical Education student Danni Brettell talks about breaking into the Great Britain College Netball team.
Method of assessment
AS is 60% examination, 20% practical and 20% coursework. A2 is 70% examination, 10% practical and 20% coursework. The examinations are all taken during the summer term.
