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Entry Requirements
Ideally you will have a good scientific background, having studied the subject at GCSE. However studying PE at GCSE is an advantage but not essential. It is vital that you are participating regularly at a high level in one sporting activity at school, club, county or regional level; this can be as a performer, coach or official.
This A Level would suit candidates who are...
• Interested in Physical Education and Sport and enjoy working in an
independent way
• Want to develop their own sporting performance
• Enjoy studying a subject which is relevant to their own lives and experiences
• Would like to follow a career path in Sport
Course Content and Examinations
There are four units in the whole course:
1 Physiological factors affecting performance – 1 x 2 hour examination 30%
Anatomy and Physiology, Exercise Physiology and Biomechanics.
2 Psychological factors affecting performance – 1 x 1 hour examination 20%
Skill acquisition, Sports Psychology.
3 Socio-cultural issues in physical activity and sport – 1 x 1 hour examination 20%
Sport and society, Contemporary issues in physical activity and sport.
4 Performance in physical education – Non exam assessment 30%
Performance in one activity chosen from the approved list (worth 15%). The remaining coursework requires you to evaluate and analyse performance with suggestions to improve.
Football Player Athlete Golfer
etc.
Lifeguard
Gym Instructor
Personal Trainer
Leisure Centre Manager/Assistant
Ski Instructor
PE Teacher Football Coach
Further Education Lecturer
Primary Sports Specialist
Physical Education Where could this subject take you?
Course Specification A Level ⏐ OCR H555
Head of Department ⏐ Mr I Willis
Careers in Sport
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Leisure Centre Assistant
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