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Physical Education AS/A Level Specifications for 2008 |
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Physical Education GCE AS Level |
| This is an advanced level course leading to AS level after 1 year and the full A-level after 2 years |
AS Outline At AS, this specification will: -
- Develop knowledge and skills to help understand the opportunities for and effects of leading a healthy and active lifestyle
- Give candidates the opportunity to build on their experience and improve their personal skills/techniques across a variety of roles in a sport of their choice to improve performance
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| The AS specification has 2 units Unit 1: Opportunities for and the effects of leading a healthy and active lifestyle |
Topic list
- The physiological effects of adopting a healthy lifestyle
- The short term effect of exercise/performance and long term effects of training
- Analysis of movement across a range of sporting actions
- Acquisition of skills and the impact of psychological factors on performance
- Opportunities for physical activity, benefits to the individual and society and the potential barriers faced by minority groups.
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Assessment Written Paper: 2 hoursWeighting: 60% of total AS Level marks Candidates are required to answer seven questions from section A and one from section B. Section A will require candidates to answer questions on applied physiology, skill acquisition and opportunities for participation.
Section B will examine the application of theoretical knowledge to a practical situation.
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| Unit 2: Analysis and evaluation of physical activity as performer and/or in an adopted role/s |
Topic list
- Execution of skills/ techniques in two roles (performer, official/referee/umpire/judge or leader/coach) in a chosen physical activity
- Analysis of own performance
- Application of theoretical knowledge to achieve effective performance
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Assessment Internal assessment with external moderation: 100 marks Weighting 40% of total A/S Level marks 20% of A Level marks Candidates are assessed on their ability to perform, analyse and evaluate the execution of core skills/techniques in isolation and a structured practice as either: - a player/performer and in an adopted role or in two adopted roles. Section A requires candidates to be assessed on their ability in two from a choice of three roles. Section B will look at the theoretical factors that improve performance. Candidates are assessed on this through the section B in Unit 1 |
Physical Education GCE A Level |
A2 Outline At A2, the specification enables: -
- Further development of the candidates understanding of key philosophical concepts, themes, texts and techniques.
- The candidates to be given the opportunity to specialise further, selecting two themes to study in depth and focusing on philosophical problems through the study of a key text.
- Problem areas to relate directly to other areas of the specification and candidates will be able to draw on, develop and apply material from both the AS and A2 modules.
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| The A2 specification has 2 units. Unit 3: Optimising performance and evaluating contemporary issues within sport. |
Topic list
- Energy sources and systems
- Elite preparation and training
- Specialised training and sports injuries
- The use of psychological theories and techniques to optimise performance
- Concepts and characteristics of World Games and their impact on the state and individual
- Development and impact of sports technology on performers, equipment and facilities
- The development of sport from rational recreation to its modern day format
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Assessment Written Paper: 2 hoursWeighting: 30% of total A Level marks Candidates are required to answer six questions, two from Section A, two from Section B and two from Section C. Section A looks at how the application of physiological factors can optimise performance. Section B looks at how the application of physiological knowledge can optimise performance. Section C evaluates contemporary influences in sport and their impact on the performer. |
Unit 4: Philosophical Problems Topic list
- Optimising performance in competitive or performance conditions in one role
- Evaluation of own performance in identifying weaknesses
- Suggesting cause of own weaknesses and an appropriate corrective measure
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Assessment Internal assessment with external moderation: 120 marksWeighting: 20% of total A Level marks Candidates are assessed on their ability to perform, analyse and evaluate their own performance of the core skills/techniques in a competitive situation as either a player/performer or in an adopted role. Then using their knowledge and understanding identify their weaknesses; suggest the causes of these weaknesses and appropriate corrective measures. |
If you would like further information about this subject you should:
- Talk to Mr Broad (Director of Sport)
- Visit the AQA web site (www.aqa.org.uk)
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