Physical Education
General course information
This WJEC AS and A level in physical education will enable learners to develop theoretical knowledge and understanding of the factors that underpin physical activity and sport and use this knowledge to improve performance. Their studies will allow them to understand how physiological and psychological states affect performance along with the key socio-cultural factors that influence people’s involvement in physical activity and sport. There is a focus on the role of technology in physical activity and sport, and this is utilised to refine their ability to perform effectively in physical activity and sport by developing skills and techniques and selecting and using tactics, strategies and/or compositional ideas.
Course Content
Unit
Content
Assessment
AS
Unit 1
Exploring Physical Education
Written Examination
AS
Unit 2
Improving personal performance in physical education
Non-examination assess
A2 / A Level
Unit 3
Evaluating physical education.
Written Examination
A2 / A Level
Unit 4
Refining personal performance in physical education.
Non-examination assessment
Career Prospects
· Sports science.
· PE teacher.
· Physiotherapist.
· Professional sportsperson.
· Sports coach/consultant.
· Sports policy at local and national level.
· Diet and fitness instructor.
· Personal trainer.
Ideal Entry requirements
Although each application will be considered on an individual basis it would be preferable to have a A*-B in GCSE PE.
Examinations Body
Subject Leader
M L Senchal