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Physical Education A Level (OCR)
Head of Department:
Mr J Phimister
Teaching Staff:
Mr T Cobb
Mr J Thompson
Ms E Teague
Mr J Phimister
Mr R Donaldson
Miss S Barber
Overview
A Level PE develops a combination of practical skills and
theoretical knowledge. Whilst there is a non-examined
component (30%), the majority of the course is theory and is
examined at the end of the A Level.
Course Content
There are three theoretical
components (Exam - 70%):
Paper 1 Anatomy &
Physiology; Exercise
Physiology; Biomechanics
(Exam: 2hrs)
Paper 2 Skill Acquisition;
Sports Psychology
(Exam: 1hr)
Paper 3 Sport & Society;
Contemporary Issues
(Exam: 1hr)
There is one non-examined
but assessed practical
component (Assessment
– 30%) to There is one non-
examined speaking exam
(15%) and one competitive
practical component (15%).
One practical activity
marked on performance
and observation analysis, a
spoken exam on your sport.
Expectations
Students are encouraged
to participate fully in
lessons, whether this be
in discussion or debate-
led lessons, practical work,
group tasks or independent
activities. It is important that
private study time is utilised
effectively; revisiting lesson
content, spending time on
prep tasks and researching
topics further. It is important
to ask for help when it is
needed from the start of the
course.
Future Pathway
What can you use A Level PE
for? Entry onto any degree
course at university apply
to a sports-related degree
course at University; Sports
Science, Sports Psychology,
Sports Medicine, Sports
Physiology and Sports
Therapies. Coach; Sports
Psychology; Sports Nutrition;
Sports Medicine; Sports
Physiology and Sports
Therapies.
Key Skills
Development of physical
motor skills; research
analysis; teamwork;
presentation.
Recommended Entry
Requirements
Playing competitive 1st
team school sport or
equivalent individual.
GCSE PE Grade 7 or above
in both theory and practical
areas. Grade 6 in Science
and English is also expected
in order to access the
demands of A Level PE.
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