Key stage 5 (Sixth Form)

A Level

Course outline with key assessment dates

The course is split into three distinct areas with three different teachers taking responsibility each.
These include:
Anatomy and Physiology,
Psychology
Socio Cultural Issues surrounding Sport.
Each area of the course has a total of three hours over the two week timetable allowing nine hours of teaching time every two weeks.

The Key Assessment Dates are:
• An exam in May/June
• 2 x Practical based coursework. (One prior to Christmas and one prior to Easter)
The final marks must be submitted by May 1st.
How the course is assessed

Unit 1 – PHED1
Opportunities for and the effects of leading a healthy and active lifestyle
60% of AS, 30% of A Level
2 hour written examination
84 marks
Two sections:
Section A – six structured questions
Section B – application of theoretical knowledge to a practical situation
Available in June only

Unit 2 – PHED2
Analysis and evaluation of physical activity as a performer and/or in an adopted
role/s
40% of AS, 20% of A Level
Internal assessment with external moderation
100 marks
Candidates perform, analyse and evaluate the execution of core skills/techniques in isolation and in structured practice as either a player/performer and in an adopted role or two adopted roles.
Available in June only
Link to syllabus
http://web.aqa.org.uk/qual/gce/pdf/AQA-2580-W-SP.PDF

Access to resources

Information can be accessed through the Gryphon Remote Access using:
• Student resourcesPEA Level Sports Studies
There is also revision material that will be put on the School Website
Text Book: Paul Bevis and Mike Murray, 2009, AQA AS Physical education

How the course is delivered

The majority of the course is delivered in a classroom environment with pupils working individually, in pairs and in group discussions. As the theoretical content of the course accounts for 60% of the final AS grade a lot of emphasis is put on Exam Style questions where pupils work through previous exam questions and develop effective exam technique. Due to the nature of the course pupils will also be expected to bring in their practical kit in order to learn through practical methods of teaching.

BTEC Sport

Course outline with key assessment dates;

How the course is assessed:
• The course is 100% coursework – no exams.
• Each of the units shown above is made up of 4 to 7 assignments.
• Each assignment and therefore unit is graded pass, merit or distinction
• These add together to provide a final grading of pass, merit or distinction.

Copy of the syllabus or a link to it:
All of the material for the course is available on Student resources in the BTEC Sport folder. This is accessible to students at the Gryphon and also from the Internet via remote access.Access to resources:
All of the material for the course is available on Student resources in the BTEC Sport folder. This is accessible to students at the Gryphon and also from the Internet via remote access.

How the course is delivered:
• The course is a mixture of practical (approx 25%) and theory (approx 75%)
• The majority of the practical is looked at as a ‘sports provider’ e.g. Coach, trainer, umpire, rather than as a player.
• The theory based work is often independently driven by the student in response to the demands of the assignment.
• Staff provide direction to background reading and resources, guidance on assignment structure and feedback on the quality of work produced.

Sixth Form pupils can opt for Sport as part of the enrichment curriculum run each Wednesday.