Level: Advanced Subsidiary and Advanced
Exam Board: WJEC
Why study Physical Education?
An Advanced Level grade is essential for all pupils interested in further study of Physical Education or fields such as sports psychology or sports science or coaching.
Entry Requirements
You should attain C grade or higher in Physical Education at GCSE.
What is the content of the course?
The course will encourage you to:
- develop essential knowledge and understanding of the concepts of Physical Education and the skills needed to use these in new and changing situations
- develop an understanding of the link between theory and practical
- be aware of how advances in information technology and equipment are used in Physical Education
- appreciate the contributions of Physical Education to society
- bring together knowledge of ways in which different areas of Physical Education relate to each other
- sustain and develop your enjoyment of Physical Education and interest in the subject
Lessons will include whole/part class teaching and discussions and practical work, student presentations and individual reading and study. You will be encouraged to use a wide range of resources including school textbooks, relevant magazines, newspaper articles and computer software and the wealth of information available through the internet.
What is the structure of the course?
AS (2 units)
PE 1
Improving Performance in Physical Education
Internal Assessment - Practical Performance (30% of AS)
Personal Performance Profile (10% of AS)
Coaching or Officiating (10% of AS)
PE 2
Active Lifestyles and Physical Education
1 hour 45 minutes Written Paper (50% of AS)
A Level (the above plus a further 2 units)
PE 3
Internal Assessment (25%)
Refining Performance in Physical Education
Internal Assessment - Practical Performance (17.5%)
Investigative Research (7.5%)
PE 4
Performance, Provision and Participation in Physical Education
2 hour Written Paper (25%)
Possible Careers
AS/A2 Level would also be advantageous for pupils interested in any area of physical education e.g. physiotherapist, nutritionist or biomechanics coaching. The range of skills that you will develop through this course are transferable to all kinds of work and a large number of people with qualifications in Physical Education proceed to work in the police force, fire service, leisure management and sports journalism.