Physical Education

This course provides both a practical and a theoretical introduction to the various disciplines involved in Physical Education and develops the knowledge and understanding to analyse, evaluate and enhance individual and team techniques, skill and fitness. You will be expected to participate in all aspects of the course which will link practical and theoretical elements.

Lectures will involve both theory and practical work based on the themes above. You will take written exams at the end of both years. Practical assessment makes up the remaining 30% (this is split between coursework and practical assessment in one sport). You will be assessed as a performer or coach in one practical activity across both years. Where sports cannot be assessed in College, outside coaches may be asked to carry out the assessment.

Note: this is a 2 year course, there is no option to drop after year 1.

Links with Sports Academy: This course is linked to our Sports Academy. Sports Academy activities are carried out in addition to A Level programmes and act as the Extend option.

On this course you will:

• Study the anatomical, physiological, psychological and socio-cultural issues related to Physical Education. This will be assessed in 3 separate exams at the end of the second year of study.
• Complete a practical component worth 15% of your final grade. You will choose one sport and have to provide video evidence of the core and advanced skills as required in the specification. This evidence will be acquired by yourselves in your chosen teams or events.
• Complete a verbal assessment worth 15% of your final mark and involves analysing a sports performer in your chosen sport. You are then required to Explain the strengths and weaknesses of the performance and create a development plan to improve a selected major weakness. You will also be required to include learnt theory into this assessment. The assessment is 30 minutes in length.

Exam at the end of the second year = 70% of final grade. Practical performance as a player or coach = 15% of final grade. Coursework – verbal assessment of your chosen sport = 15% of final grade.

This course is ideal if you love your sport, you play your sport regularly at a minimum of recreational level and you are comfortable with sitting exams.

What can I study alongside this course? This course can be combined with other A Levels and/or BTEC Certificate courses to make a full programme.

Next steps: After completing this course, you will be ideally suited to progress on to university level such as a Foundation Degree in Coaching and Fitness or Sports Therapy at Exeter College or a relevant degree at another university. If you prefer, you can move straight on to a career in professional sport or any part of the extensive sport and fitness industry.

You will need eight GCSEs at grade 4 and above, including Maths and English Language. You will also need grade 6 in GCSE PE or a grade 6 in a Science.

Local facilities such as our own Central Fitness gym, Exwick Pavilion and Exeter University may be utilised in addition to our sports hall. Sports Academy activities are carried out in addition to AS/A Level programmes.

Optional textbooks £50 approx.

You will pay for your own stationery

£20 course fee:

• Everlearner – academic support website
• Coach Logic – practical submission website