Kings Ely sixth form
Academic
A Level Physical Education
This course encourages students to immerse themselves in the world of sports and to pursue their sporting passions.
The A Level Physical Education qualifications allow students to play to their strengths and gain dynamic theoretical and practical skills for further education or work.
The qualification is a linear course with the students sitting their exams and submitting all their non-examination assessment at the end of the course.
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Minimum grade 6/6 in Double Science or equivalent in Triple Science. A grade 6 in both the written and practical papers of GCSE PE taken. Students should be playing sport at first team level or equivalent. |
Topic Overview |
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Paper 1 Factors affecting participation in physical activity and sportWhat’s assessed:
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Paper 2 Factors affecting optimal performance in physical activity and sportWhat’s assessed:
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Non-examination assessment- as a performer or coach in the full sided version of one activity plus written analysis of performanceHow it’s assessed:
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Assessment |
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There are two papers both 2 hours in length which account for 70% of the overall mark, together with a practical assessment in one activity which includes written analysis, this accounts for the remaining 30% of the mark. |