Code: A1EPE
The course allows you to pursue your sporting passions by developing a broad theoretical understanding of factors that affect both participation rates within society as well as the performance levels of elite athletes. Paper one of the qualification is based on factors that affect participation; content includes the effect of exercise on a range of body systems, the process of learning new skills and the societal factors that impact upon opportunities that different individuals might be afforded. Paper two is focused on the factors that affect elite performance. This content includes exercise physiology, nutrition, biomechanics, sports psychology as well as the role of technology within professional sport.
The course complements an A level programme for students already training and competing in sport at a high level. Learners will continue to develop their practical sports skills as well as their knowledge of Ana.
There are three main elements to the A level PE: Factors affecting participation in physical activity sport, Psychological and Social Principles of Physical Education, Practical Performance and performance analysis and development.
Students will study the following topics:
The final section of the course, that makes up 30% of the qualification, is the assessment of practical performance and a written coursework that challenges learners to apply their newly developed theoretical knowledge to analyse and evaluate their own performance levels.
For the practical learners will demonstrate and be assessed on Skills performed in one physical activity as a player/performer or as a coach. Learners will also either analyse two components of a physical activity (one physiological component and either a tactical or technical component) or in the role of player/performer or coach analyse, implement and evaluate a Performance Development Programme.
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