• Unit 1: An Introduction to Physical Education
  Anatomy and Physiology - includes the skeletal and muscular systems; motion and movement; the cardiovascular and respiratory systems in relation to the performance of physical activity.
  Acquiring Movement Skills - includes classification of motor skills and abilities; the development of motor skills; information processing; motor control of skills in physical activity; learning skills in physical activity.
  Socio-Cultural Studies relating to Participation in Physical Activity - includes physical activity; sport and culture; contemporary sporting issues.
• Unit 2: Acquiring, Developing and Evaluating Practical Skills in Physical Education
  Performance of two sports from two different activity profiles.
  Evaluating and planning for the improvement of performance via observation of a live performance of another student.

• Unit 3: Principles and Concepts across different areas of Physical Education
  Historical Studies - includes popular recreation in pre-industrial Britain; rational recreation in post-industrial Britain; Nineteenth century public schools and their impact on the development of physical activities and young people; the developmental stages of athleticism in nineteenth century public schools; case studies; drill, physical training and Physical Education in state schools.
  Sports Psychology - includes individual aspects of performance; group dynamics of performance and audience effects; mental preparation for physical activity.
  Exercise and Sport Physiology - includes energy; health components of physical fitness; application of the principles of training; performance enhancement.
• Unit 4: The Improvement of Effective Performance and the Critical Evaluation of Practical Activities in Physical Education
  Practical skills include:
  performance in one of the chosen activities studied for AS Level.
  Evaluation, appreciation and the improvement of performance via the live performance of another student.

Assessment
Coursework (40%)
Examination (60%)
Examining Board - OCR.

Special Entry Requirements
It is important to have a wide interest in sport not just one activity.

Prohibited Options
None.

Career and Progression Opportunities
Physical Education is well established as a qualification for entry into Higher Education, and offers a good foundation for those degree and HND courses where subject requirements are not limiting. It also offers an ideal foundation for degree courses in Sports, Science/Sports Studies, Leisure Studies, Recreation Management, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Teaching and other professions in related fields.