This WJEC AS and A level in Physical Education will enable learners to:
The following units are studied and assessed in AS physical Education
AS Unit 1 (60% of AS qualification): Exploring physical education
This unit is made up of the following topics:
Topic 1- Exercise physiology, performance analysis and training
Topic 2- Sport psychology
Topic 3 - Skill acquisition
Topic 4 - Sport and society
Unit 1 is assessed through a written examination: 1¾ hours
AS Unit 2 (40% of AS qualification): Improving personal performance in physical education
This unit is made up of the following:
Topic 1 - Practical performance as a player/performer. Learners must demonstrate and apply the relevant skills and techniques for ONE sport/activity. All activities should be played under competitive/formal conditions.
Topic 2 - Practical performance as a coach or official. Learners must plan and deliver a coaching session as part of a training programme AS SAE SPORT IN TOPIC 1
Topic 3 - Personal Performance Profile The personal performance analysis must be of the chosen practical activity SAME AS TOPIC 1 AND 2. It underpins the appropriate theoretical subject content and provides learners the opportunity to demonstrate quantitative skills.
Unit 2 is Non-exam assessment
AS Unit 1 - Evaluating physical education
The topics are the same as AS but they are more evaluative and application to performance is crucial.
Unit 1 is assess through a written examination: 2 hours
AS Unit 2 - Refining personal performance in physical education
Topic 1 - Practical performance in one activity as a player/performer, coach or official
Topic 2 - Investigative Research. The research should help the learner to improve personal performance as a player/performer, coach or official. It is linked to the chosen practical activity and contain research into appropriate theoretical subject content. It provides opportunities for candidates to demonstrate quantitative skills
Unit 2 is Non-exam assessment
AS Level:
A Level:
Normally students 16 - 19 years of age will require a minimum of 6 GCSEs at grades A* - C which includes the following:
Physical Education – B
Mathematics- B
English Language – B
Sciences - CC
All learners are required to pay an administration fee of £45.00 prior to enrolment.
You will need to provide your own stationery and you may also incur costs if the department arranges educational visits.