Course Details
A level sport and PE is a complex course that involves a number of different areas of study.
In Year 1, students follow courses in Phyisology, Skill Acquisition, Socio-cultural and Historical areas of sport.
In addition, they compete 2 pieces of coursework (an Exercise Programme, and a Project analysing strengths and weaknesses)
In Year 2, students expand and develop their knowledge through courses in Physiology, Biomechanics, Psychology, and the Development of elite sport.
In addition, they complete some written coursework focussing on how diffferent areas of the course are relevant to a sporting performer and a practical component where they need to demonstrate their own skills in addition to an understanding about how they could improve their performance to a higher level.
Click here to see a copy of the specification downloaded from the AQA website with more detailed information about the course and its requirements.
