Physical Education

Examining Boards – OCR

SUBJECT CONTENT

This course helps the student to understand the richness and diversity of Sport and Physical Education. It examines the performer in action, exploring the anatomical and physiological factors which influence the performance, and how the mind and body process complex physical skills.

Considerations are given to how people prepare themselves psychologically for performance or competition, highlighting how tutors, coaches and performers can optimise their performance. The understanding of sport is further enhanced by exploring its historical development through the centuries and how today’s society and many cultures have influenced contemporary sport. Students are also expected to perform two practical activities – one team, one individual.

METHODS OF STUDY

Lesson preparation. You will need to arrive at each lesson with an adequate level of knowledge to be able to contribute effectively
Research (books, internet, journals, manuals, newspapers)
Giving presentations (individual, group)
Producing displays
Improve practical performance by participating at club level
Coach other students
Plan, implement, analyse and evaluate a ‘portfolio’ assignment in one of your selected activities
Critically evaluate another player’s performance through observation and be able to talk effectively about it.
Collate information
Discussion in order to communicate knowledge and understanding
Experimental situations e.g. role playing, laboratory work

METHODS OF ASSESSMENT

AS Level

UNIT 1:

Application of Physiological & Psychological factors to improve performance
Externally Assessed (1 ½ hour paper) = 40%

UNIT 2:

Contemporary studies
Externally Assessed (1 ¼ hour paper) = 30%

UNIT 3:

Internally Assessed+} Practical = 20%
External Moderation} Portfolio = 10%

A2 Level

Unit 1

Historical Studies/Sports Psychology
Externally Assessed (1¼ hour paper) = 15%

Unit 2

Sport Physiology & integrated studies
Externally Assessed (1½ hour paper) = 20%

Unit 3

Practical & Critical Evaluation
Internally Assessed + External Moderation = 15%

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Students should enjoy physical activity and have been actively involved
in participation of sport. Although students need not have studied the subject at GCSE level, it would normally be expected that they have a grade B in GCSE Physical Education.