Physical Education AS and A Level Examination Board: OCR
Physical Education will give you a fantastic insight into the amazing world of sports performance. Not only will you have the chance to perform or coach a sport through the non-exam assessment component, you will also develop a wide-ranging knowledge into the how and why of physical activity and sport. The combination of physical performance and academic challenge provides an exciting opportunity for students. You can perform, and then, through academic study, gain the knowledge to improve yours and others’ performance or coaching though application of the theory.
The AS and A Level in Physical Education is studied though a range of different contexts and the impact it has on both yours and others’ everyday lives becomes clear. You will learn the reasons why we do things, why some people out-perform others – mentally and physically.
You will also delve into the ethical considerations behind the use of drugs and the influence that modern technology is having on physical activity and sport.
Assessment:
Careers and Study Progression: This course will prepare learners for the further study of Physical Education or Sports Science courses as well as other related subject areas such as Psychology, Sociology and Biology. Learners will also develop the transferable skills that are in demand by Further Education, Higher Education and employers in all sectors of industry. Students of physical education can go on to pursue careers in sports science, teaching, physiotherapy, professional
sports, coaching and consulting, sports policy development at local and national level, fitness instruction and personal
training, to name a few. Other aligned courses and career pathways include: psychology, health and social care, nutrition and occupational therapy.
AS Level: Content Overview Weighting
Component 1
Applied anatomy and physiology
Exercise physiology
Biomechanics
Physiological Factors Affecting Performance
70 marks
1 hour 15 minute written examination paper
35%
of the
AS Level
Component 2
Skill acquisition
Sports psychology
Sport and society
Psychological and Socio-cultural Themes in
Physical Education
70 marks
1 hour 15 minute written examination paper
35%
of the
AS Level
Component 3
Performance or Coaching practical
Evaluation of Performance for Improvement
Performance within Physical Education
Non-exam assessment (NEA)
Internally assessed and externally moderated
30%
of the
AS Level
A Level: Content Overview Weighting
Component 1
Applied anatomy and physiology
Exercise physiology
Biomechanics
Physiological Factors Affecting Performance
90 marks
2 hours written examination paper
30%
of the
A Level
Component 2
Skill acquisition
Sports psychology
Psychological Factors Affecting Performance
60 marks
1 hour written examination paper
20%
of the
A Level
Component 3
Sport, society and technological influences
Socio-cultural and Contemporary Issues
60 marks
1 hour written examination paper
20%
of the
A Level
Component 4
Performance or Coaching practical
Evaluation of Performance for Improvement
Performance within Physical Education
Non-exam assessment (NEA)
Internally assessed and externally moderated
30%
of the
A Level
