Physical Education
Students will follow the Edexcel course for Physical Education. At both AS and A2 level, students will have to undergo an examination. The coursework will assess a performance in one sport and will evaluate a student’s ability to apply theoretical knowledge to their sport. Assessment will also look at the student’s role of official or coach within their chosen sport: organising sports tournaments both within school and within the local community, assisting a local club at events or competitions, as well as maintaining a log book of their activities. The coursework aspect is demanding due to the 50% weighting and requires students to work independently and develop strong research skills. Personal organisation, time management and a passion for sport are vital for success in this subject.
Course content
Unit 1 (AS)
- Participation in sport and recreation
- Part A: Healthy and active lifestyles
- Part B: Opportunities and pathways
Unit 2 (AS)
- The critical sports performer
- Local study
- National study
- Performance analysis
