Further Details | |
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Course Code | LA01141 |
Location | Deeside |
Duration | Full Time, The AS content is taught in the first year of study. The A2 content is taught in the second year of study. |
Department | A Levels |
Start Date | 01 Sep 2026 |
End Date | 19 Jun 2027 |
Course Overview
Do you live and breathe sport? This course is designed for you, whether you’re a player, a coach, or an aspiring sports professional. You'll gain a deep understanding of what it takes to perform at your best, from the science of movement to the psychology of competition. With this qualification, you’ll open doors to exciting opportunities in the dynamic and competitive sports industry.
What You’ll Learn
Get ready to dive into the key areas that influence performance in physical activity and sport. This course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to excel.
* Applied anatomy and physiology: Understand how your body systems change before, during, and after exercise.
* Exercise physiology: Explore diet, nutrition, training methods, and injury prevention to maintain and improve performance.
* Biomechanical movement: Learn about motion and forces and how they impact performance.
* Skill acquisition: Discover the principles behind learning new skills and developing existing ones.
* Sport psychology: Understand the mental side of the game and how psychology can optimise performance.
* Sport and society: Explore the fascinating relationship between sport and society and how it has evolved.
You will apply this knowledge to real-life situations in sport and use different theories and concepts to analyse and evaluate performance.
What You’ll Learn
Get ready to dive into the key areas that influence performance in physical activity and sport. This course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to excel.
* Applied anatomy and physiology: Understand how your body systems change before, during, and after exercise.
* Exercise physiology: Explore diet, nutrition, training methods, and injury prevention to maintain and improve performance.
* Biomechanical movement: Learn about motion and forces and how they impact performance.
* Skill acquisition: Discover the principles behind learning new skills and developing existing ones.
* Sport psychology: Understand the mental side of the game and how psychology can optimise performance.
* Sport and society: Explore the fascinating relationship between sport and society and how it has evolved.
You will apply this knowledge to real-life situations in sport and use different theories and concepts to analyse and evaluate performance.
5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above including English Language / Welsh (1st Language) and Maths, plus meet the following criteria:
Owing to the emphasis on assessing performance and coaching in a particular sport, participation in at least one sporting activity at club level is essential.
At Coleg Cambria we would encourage you to do the very best that you can in your exams. The better your grades the more options you will have, and may result in you gaining entry onto a higher level course.
Owing to the emphasis on assessing performance and coaching in a particular sport, participation in at least one sporting activity at club level is essential.
At Coleg Cambria we would encourage you to do the very best that you can in your exams. The better your grades the more options you will have, and may result in you gaining entry onto a higher level course.
The Advanced Subsidiary (AS) forms 40% of the assessment weighting of the full A Level. AS can be taken as a stand-alone specification or as the first part of the full A Level course. AS candidates will take two units:
Unit 1: “Exploring Physical Education” – a written examination of 1¾ hours, worth 24% of qualification. This exam assesses all AS subject content and will have contextualised questions to include multiple choice, data response, short and extended answers.
Unit 2: “Improving Personal Performance in Physical Education” – this is a non-exam assessment worth 16% of the qualification which assesses
• practical performance in one activity as a player/performer
• practical performance as a coach / official
• personal performance profile.
Ideally prospective students should be competing regularly in their chosen sport so that video evidence can be obtained. Students should also establish links in their community (either at a local school or club) to coach on a regular basis for assessment as a coach.
A2 candidates take two further units:
Unit 3: “Evaluating Physical Education” is assessed by a written examination which is 2 hours in length and worth 36% of qualification.
Unit 4: “Refining Personal Performance in Physical Education” which is a non-exam assessment worth 24% of qualification. This unit assesses practical performance in one activity as a player/performer, coach or official and an investigative research project.
Unit 1: “Exploring Physical Education” – a written examination of 1¾ hours, worth 24% of qualification. This exam assesses all AS subject content and will have contextualised questions to include multiple choice, data response, short and extended answers.
Unit 2: “Improving Personal Performance in Physical Education” – this is a non-exam assessment worth 16% of the qualification which assesses
• practical performance in one activity as a player/performer
• practical performance as a coach / official
• personal performance profile.
Ideally prospective students should be competing regularly in their chosen sport so that video evidence can be obtained. Students should also establish links in their community (either at a local school or club) to coach on a regular basis for assessment as a coach.
A2 candidates take two further units:
Unit 3: “Evaluating Physical Education” is assessed by a written examination which is 2 hours in length and worth 36% of qualification.
Unit 4: “Refining Personal Performance in Physical Education” which is a non-exam assessment worth 24% of qualification. This unit assesses practical performance in one activity as a player/performer, coach or official and an investigative research project.
Upon completion, you’ll be equipped to pursue a variety of rewarding careers in the sports and leisure industry. This qualification is highly respected and can lead to exciting career pathways in areas such as:
* Sports Administration
* Leisure and Recreation Management
* Police and Armed Forces
* Nursing and Physiotherapy
* Sports Journalism
* Teaching
You could also progress to further study in Higher Education in subjects like Sports Science, Human Movement, or Recreational Management.
* Sports Administration
* Leisure and Recreation Management
* Police and Armed Forces
* Nursing and Physiotherapy
* Sports Journalism
* Teaching
You could also progress to further study in Higher Education in subjects like Sports Science, Human Movement, or Recreational Management.
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