- Applied Anatomy and Physiology.
- Exercise Physiology.
- Biomechanics.
- Skill Acquisition.
- Sports Psychology.
- Social and cultural factors influencing sport.
- Contemporary influences in modern day sport.
What are lessons like in this subject?
Sports psychology and skill acquisition PE lessons often require practical examples and so local community sports clubs are utilised for practical application of content eg. golf, squash or climbing. Exercise physiology lessons develop understanding of training and so local community gym facilities are used to support this area of A-level PE eg. spinning, strength training or cardio sessions. One competitive sport is practically assessed and contributes 15% towards your final grade. Filmed evidence from college Wednesday afternoon fixtures is sent to the exam board as moderation evidence.
The full list of sports is available on the OCR A-level PE website and the list of sports is distinct and non-negotiable. You will take part in a practical moderation day annually at Hull university as part of this course alongside students from across the Trust. Classroom lessons have variety: physiology, biomechanics, psychology, history and sociology underpin the lesson content on A-level PE.
What will I study?
We study the OCR A-level Physical Education specification.
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What our
students
Physical Education provides a detailed overview of how our body and mind functions when playing sport. It gives you the opportunity to develop your knowledge within theory based lessons, but also enhance your practical performance through a variety of sports within college. It is a difficult subject which requires dedication to learning theories theory side of the course, and playing your preferred sport at a high level to ensure success at the end of Year 13.
Bruce Warrender, The Hayfield School
Physical Education
Please note: Subject videos have been filmed from colleges across our Trust.
