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AS/A Level Sports Studies - Physical Education
Subject Staff: Sarah Bedford; Kay Grenfell; Vicky McCabe; Tom Ripley (Head of Subject); Wendy Stubbs
- Level: AS/A Level
- Duration: 2 years
Why should I choose this course?
- I specialise and regularly participate in an organised sport to good club level standard or above
- I am willing to coach/officiate in my sport in competitive and training situations
- I may want to go on to further studies involving some of the aspects studied, e.g. Sports Science, Leisure Management, Physiotherapy, Psychology etc.
What does the course consist of?
- Four units are studied, two in the first year for the AS qualification, and two in the second year to complete the full A-level. They deal with both theoretical and practical aspects:
• Unit 1 – Physiology/Skill Acquisition/Opportunities for participation (two-hour exam paper)
• Unit 2 – Practical performance as a performer, coach and official (practical assessment)
• Unit 3 – Exercise Physiology, Psychology and contemporary issues within sport (two-hour exam paper)
• Unit 4 –Practical Performance in a competitive situation (practical and written assessment).
What are the entry requirements?
- At least 5 A* to C passes at GCSE (to include a Science)
- A grade C or higher in GCSE PE, if this subject was taken
- Club level performer or equivalent (see subject staff for individual details)
How is this course assessed?
- Two hour examinations in June for Unit 1 and Unit 3
- Practical and written assessment in Unit 2 and Unit 4 (internally assessed and externally moderated)
- Practical performance in chosen sport/s (externally moderated)
- Practical coaching/officiating in chosen sport/s (externally moderated)
What might this course lead on to?
- Higher Education studies at university including Sports Studies/Science and teaching
If you have any questions about this course, e-mail sport@stocktonsfc.ac.uk