During this course you will have the opportunity to:

* Study physical activity through disciplines, enquiry and performance

* Understand the working of the human body

* Learn about how skill is acquired, practised and developed

* Understand the importance of psychology in sport

* Investigate the History of Sport along with social and cultural aspects of sport

* Carry out a Personal Exercise Programme

* Develop a wide range of skills, particularly communication, working with others, problem solving and I.T.

You will study six units:

1. Anatomical and physiological aspects which influence performance (AS)

2. Socio-cultural and psychological aspects which influence performance (AS)

3. Practical coursework / project

4. Socio-cultural and psychological aspects which influence performance (A)

5. Anatomical and physiological aspects which influence performance (A)

6. Coursework / project

Coursework will take the follwing form:

* Personal performance and demonstration; analysis and synthesis of two activities. Production of a 6 week Personal Exercise Programme which is assessed and monitored.

The examination board for this subject is:

* AQA (www.aqa.org.uk) If successful, your results will be graded A to E

Assessment for the full A level will follow the pattern:

* Unit Examinations: 70%

* Coursework: 30%

If you would like further information about this subject you should talk to:

* Mr Broad (Head of Physical Education)

* visit the AQA website at www.aqa.org.uk