Physical Education AS/A2 Level

You will follow the OCR AS and A2 Level Physical Education courses.

The specifications cover a wide range of disciplines with the focal point being the performer and the performance.

AS Examination

There are 3 components:

1. Physiological factors affecting Performance (Anatomy & physiology, Exercise physiology, Biomechanics.)
2. Psychological & Socio-Cultural themes in PE (Skill acquisition, Sport psychology, Sport & Society)
3. Performance within Physical Education (Part 1 – Performance/ coaching of a sport or activity. Part 2 – Analysis and Evaluation of performance for improvement of a sport or activity.)

A2 Examination

There are 4 components:

1. Physiological factors affecting Performance (Anatomy & physiology, Exercise physiology, Biomechanics.)
2. Psychological Factors Affecting Performance (Skill acquisition, Sport psychology)
3. Socio-cultural and Contemporary Issues (Sport, Society and Technological influences)
4. Performance within Physical Education (Part 1 – Performance/ coaching of a sport or activity. Part 2 – Analysis and Evaluation of performance for improvement of a sport or activity.)

Entry Requirements

A minimum of 5 GCSE passes at grade 5 and above, preferably with GCSE PE as one of those.

Examination arrangements and weightings

AS Level – Component 1 is a 1 hour 15 minute paper worth 35%, Component 2 is also 1 hour 15 minutes worth 35%, Component 3 is a non exam assessment worth 30%

A2 Level – Component 1 is a 2 hour paper worth 30%, Component 2 is 1 hour worth 20%, Component 3 is also 1 hour worth 20%, Component 4 is a non exam assessment worth 30%.

Recommended support materials and revision guides

The course follows the OCR syllabus for which the department provides the appropriate books in the resource room.

Careers

What can I do after I’ve completed the course?

A level PE provides an excellent foundation for students intending to pursue careers in teaching and coaching, the leisure industry, recreational management, the health and fitness industry, sports medicine and physiotherapy, as well as professional sports.