A level Physical Education Years 12 & 13

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Specification

AQA - The specification and assessment structure can be found at the link: https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/physical-education/as-and-a-level/physical-education-7582

Subject content

Applied anatomy and physiology.
Skill acquisition.
Sport and society.
Exercise physiology.
Biomechanical movement.
Sport psychology.
Sport and society and the role of technology in physical activity and sport.

Paper 1: Factors affecting participation in physical activity and sport

A 2 hour written examination worth 35% of the A Level PE.

Section A: Applied anatomy and physiology.
Section B: Skill acquisition.
Section C: Sport and society.

Paper 2: Factors affecting optimal performance in physical activity and sport

A 2 hour written examination worth 35% of the A Level PE.

Section A: Excercise physiology and biomechanics.
Section B: Sport psychology.
Section C: Sport and society and technology in sport.

Non-Exam Assessment (NEA): Practical performance in physical activity and sport

An internal assessment worth 30% of the A Level PE which is moderated externally. Students are assessed as a performer or coach in the full sided version of one activity.

In addition there will be written/verbal analysis of performance.

Year 12

	Topic	Further details about the topic	Skills
Autumn Term
1	Applied Anatomy and Physiology Skill Acquisition	Musculo-skeletal system Movement analysis Cardiac system Neural control Information Processing, including mechanisms of motor control Stimulus-Response relationship	Knowledge of anatomy and physiology. Application of anatomical and physiological principles to sport and exercise Knowledge of key motor control theories Application of theory to sporting examples
2	Applied Anatomy and Physiology Skill Acquisition	The vasculature Respiratory system Skill: Classification, Transfer, Practice Guidance Theories of Learning	Knowledge of anatomy and physiology. Application of anatomical and physiological principles to sport and exercise Applying skill classification and justifying the nature of skills in sport Evaluation of learning theory and their relationship with talent development
Spring Term
1	Applied Anatomy and Physiology, Biomechanics (Linear), Skill Acquisition	Newton’s Laws Centre of mass and stability Biomechanical levers Introduction to the two-tier class system Characteristics of recreation, including popular and rational Mob football & Real tennis case studies	Application of linear mechanics to sport and exercise Evaluation of how mechanical and physiological factors combine for successful performance Knowledge and understanding of the pathway of sporting development Application of case studies and their role in society
2	Diet and Nutrition for Performance, Principles of Training, History of Sport	Components of diet Supplements and substrate loading Types of training Principles of effective training Industrial and Post-Industrial Britain; the development of sport	Evaluation of effective training methods and programmes Understanding the importance of a balanced diet and moderation of diet for performance Evaluation of the factors affecting the rationalisation and codification of sport.
Summer Term
1	Opportunities for Participation	Society and socialisation Social groupings Cultural influences on participation Industrial and Post-Industrial Britain; the development of sport	Applying social theory to sport and participation Evaluation of the factors affecting the rationalisation and codification of sport
2	Opportunities for Participation	Under-represented groups Strategies to increase participation Altitude training Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Plyometrics SAQ High Intensity Interval Training The Golden Triangle Amateur and Professional sport Elite female emergence	Applying social theory to sport and participation Evaluating the effectiveness of advanced training methods Knowledge and application of the roles of the media, sponsorship and business

Year 13

	Topic	Further details about the topic	Skills
Autumn Term
1	Applied Exercise Physiology Sports Psychology	Training principles: review Energy Systems: ATP-PC, Lactate system, Aerobic Recovery from exercise: EPOC, OBLA Gender differences in elite and non-elite athletes VO2 Max, RER Personality and sport Arousal in sport The effect of anxiety Aggression in sport Motivation and achievement motivation theory	Knowledge of the key methods of energy production and the application of energy production to sport and exercise Comparison of gender and performance Methods of measures of performance Evaluation of how psychological theories impact performance
2	Applied Exercise Physiology Sports Psychology Written Coursework	Diet: review Muscle fibre types: review Ergogenic aids Social facilitation Group dynamics Goal setting Attitudes of performers Attribution theory	Evaluation of methods to promote performance and recovery with diet Evaluation of how psychological theories impact performance
Spring Term
1	Biomechanics (Linear and Angular) Sports Psychology	Impulse/momentum relationship Newton’s Laws: review of linear, Newton’s Laws (angular) Projectile motion Injuries and Recovery Self-efficacy and confidence Leadership Stress Management	Application of linear and angular mechanical principles to sport Evaluation of factors affecting optimum release of projectiles Evaluation of how psychological theories impact performance
2	Injury Prevention and Treatment, Advanced Training methods Sports Psychology	Governing bodies Factors affecting the development of elite performance Commercialisation Ethics in sport, including spectator behaviour and hooliganism Drugs in sport Sport and the Law FINAL HAND IN FOR ALL COURSEWORK	Knowledge and evaluation of contemporary issues for sport Knowledge of the physiological and psychological impacts of PEDs Evaluation of the reasons why performers use drugs in sport
Summer Term
1	Evaluating Contemporary Issues Revision	Revision of all theoretical content	Examination Practice

Assessments

Resources	Topic	Type of assessment
CAT 1	Applied Anatomy and Physiology, Skill Acquisition	Written Examination
CAT 2	Applied Anatomy and Physiology, Biomechanics, Skill Acquisition	Written Examination
CAT 3	All Year 12 Content	Mock Examination
CAT 4	All Year 12 Content Applied Exercise Physiology, Sports Psychology	Written Examination
CAT 5	2 Full A-Level Papers	Mock Examination
CAT 6	All A-Level Content	Written Examination

Main Resources

Resource	Details	Term
Set texts	AQA A-Level PE Book 1: For A-level year 1 and AS. Carl Atherton et al. 2016. Hodder Education My Revision Notes: AQA S-Level PE. Sue Young et al. 2017. Hodder Education	All
Recommended reading
Recommended Websites	https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/physical-education/as-and-a-level/physical-education-7582 https://www.teachpe.com/a-level-pe-revision https://getrevising.co.uk/resources/level/a_ib/subjects/physical_education	All

Resource

Details

Term

Set texts

AQA A-Level PE Book 1: For A-level year 1 and AS. Carl Atherton et al. 2016. Hodder Education

My Revision Notes: AQA S-Level PE. Sue Young et al. 2017. Hodder Education

All

Enrichment opportunities

Activity	Day and time or term
See extra-curricular timetables and associated fixtures	All