Physical Education - AS/A2 WJEC
Why choose Physical Education?
Anyone who has an enthusiastic interest in sport and is a keen participant or performer will enjoy the challenges that an A level course in PE will present. It is an ideal subject to allow you to develop the skills in your specialist practical areas while at the same time making you aware of all the other factors that contribute to improving performance.
What can I expect to learn?
AS:
Anatomy & physiology; skill acquisition; contemporary studies; practical.
A2:
Exercise physiology; sport psychology; history of PE and sport; practical.
On completing the course you will have specialised in two of your favoured sports and developed the skills required to improve your performance; this performance is part of your assessment. The theory component develops a range of skills involving the study of physiological aspects e.g. motivation, and also sociological aspects which include issues such as discrimination, sponsorship and the roles of the sporting bodies that contribute to sporting success in Britain.
Which subjects combine well with PE?
Students choose a wide variety of subjects to complement and contrast P.E., particularly iology, psychology, sociology and business studies.
Where does this lead? What can I do next?
Higher Education courses in physical education, sport, leisure and health are common destinations for students, as are pathways into the uniformed services and health and fitness careers.
What background or achievements do you need?
No prior Level 2 qualification is required in Physical Education though it is preferable to be participating in at least one sport on a regular basis. Where P.E has been studied at GCSE a minimum of a grade C will be required.
"It is more important to be fit so that you can be healthy and enjoy activities than it is to have a good body."
Rachel Blanchard
