AS PE offers a rounded, integrated course of study that provides the opportunity for personal development and improvement for each individual student. It will award you with the same points as any other AS subject and is recognised by Universities as having equal value. It adds breadth to your knowledge and understanding and shows a wider spectrum to your qualifications.
AS PE offers an opportunity for significant reward to the student who has good practical ability in sport, however you do not need to be a competitive sports person to be successful, you can choose Option B. Advanced Subsidiary Physical Education incorporates the assessment of both performance and knowledge of Physical Education. It also provides an opportunity to cover all Key Skills. The study of AS Physical Education is fun, interesting and challenging with an interesting and enjoyable AS syllabus that will appeal to those with a passion for sport.
AS PE is a one year course and is offered to students intending to study four AS subjects.
Course Content
| Unit 1 |
Written Paper: Study of the Social Basis of Sport and Recreation |
| Section A |
UK and the European Context |
15% |
| Section B |
Issues In Sport: The Olympic Case Study |
15% |
| Unit 2 |
Coursework: Continual Assessment |
| Section A |
Skill Acquisition, three 600 word essays |
12% |
| Section B |
Option A, performance evaluation in two chosen sports or Option B, a research project |
20% |
| Section C |
Analysis of performance
Study of Local and National provision |
8%
10% |
| Unit 3 |
Written Paper: Study of Exercise and Training |
30% |
The PE Department offers you:
AVCE Leisure and Recreation (Part Award)
Equal to one A level
Includes six units: three in Year 13, three in Year 14
Four units internally assessed. (Coursework)
Two externally assessed. (Examination)
AS/A2 Physical Education
You can choose this one year (AS) or continue for a second year (A2)
Includes six units: three in Year 13, three in Year 14
40% internally assessed (Coursework and practical application)
60% externally assessed (examination)
What can AVCE and AS/A2 in PE do for you?
It will provide a sound foundation for a career in:
Sport Science, Sport Psychology, Leisure Management, Sports Coaching and Management, Sports Business Management, Sports Technology, Sports Marketing, Sports Teaching, Health and Nutrition, Leisure and Tourism and many more.
Or
It will offer a stimulating and satisfying course of study that complements many other subjects on the curriculum.
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