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Physical EducationPhysical Education A-level Course Content This course offers girls with a genuine interest in sport, as well as those looking to develop breadth in their options, the opportunity to study a challenging course combining both academic and practical skills. Sixth-Formers acquire a variety of academic skills as the theory content covers applied anatomy and physiology, skill acquisition, exercise physiology, biomechanics, sports psychology, the history of sport and contemporary issues such as drugs and technology. The practical element of the course not only requires the pupils to perform or coach at a high level in one sport, preferably at club level or higher, but also be able to apply the theory into a practical context in the coursework. The variety of practical roles leads to the development of leadership skills, as well as moral and social development. The exam board is AQA and the course breakdown is 70% theory and 30% practical (15% coursework, 15% performance). The theory course is split into 2 papers each worth 35%. Each paper is split into 3 sections of equal marks containing multiple choice, short and long questions. Paper 1 (2 hours):
Paper 2 (2 hours):
A-Level PE can be combined with complementary subjects such as Biology, Psychology, History or English, and is useful for almost any degree course. Sports related university degrees include sports science, physiotherapy, sports psychology, coaching science, sports technology, journalism, teaching leisure and recreational management. Related careers include physiotherapist, PE teacher, health advisor, nutritionist, rehabilitation instructor, sports journalist, sport and physical activity development officer and strength and conditioning coaching.
Physical Education - BTEC National in Sport Course Content This course offers girls with a genuine interest in sport, as well as those looking to develop breadth in their options, the opportunity to study a challenging course combining both academic and practical skills. The practical element of the course not only requires the pupils to perform or coach at a high level in one sport, preferably at club level or higher, but also be able to apply the theory into a practical context. The variety of practical roles leads to the development of leadership skills, as well as moral and social development.
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