Course Title | Physical Education | Awarding Body | OCR | Course Level | AS & A2 |  | Course Content - AS
FACTORS AFFECTING PERFORMANCE - 11/2 hour exam
Anatomy and Physiology: Body composition and structure in relation to sport.
Skill Acquisition: How we learn and improve both motor and perceptual skills.
Contemporary Studies - 11/4 hour exam
Current trends in Sport and PE in the UK and around the world.
Practical Assessment: Candidates are assessed in 2 activities: this can be in performance, leadership, officiating plus an oral examination.
Course Content - A2
OPTIONS PAPER - 11/4 hour exam
Comparatine Studies; sporting issues in UK, USA and Australia.
Psychology: What strategies can we use to improve performance?
Exercise Physiology - How to develop fitness using exercise and training
Practical Assessment: Candidates are assessed in 2 activities:
Effective performance; Understanding performance (Oral Test) | Assessment | 70% Theory, 30% Practical (of which 10% is coursework) | Career Opportunities | Useful for careers or higher education courses in: PE/Sport, Sport Science, Recreation/Leisure Management, Physiotherapy, Sports Psychology, Teaching and accepted for careers such as Police Force and Armed Forces. | Entry Requirements | B grade in GCSE science. B grade in GCSE PE. An ability to play, coach or officiate 2 sports/ PE activities at a good club level standard are essential. |
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