POST-16 PROSPECTUS UPDATE SEP 11.cdr

Unit 6: Performance. 30% of A2
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Method of assessment: Recording.
- A programme of solo music.
Additional Information
Students will study, perform and compose music in a variety of genres. Techniques studied should be reflected
as influences in the students' compositions and performances.
Entry Requirements
Either GCSE Grade B or above OR Associated Board Grade 5 practical and theory.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Curriculum Leader: Mr D Curtis
Year 12 - AS Level
Unit 1:
Unit 2:
Opportunities for and the effects of leading a healthy and active lifestyle
Section A – questions on applied physiology, skill acquisition and
opportunities for participation.
Section B – questions on the application of theoretical knowledge to a
practical situation.
Analysis and evaluation of physical activity as performer and/or in an adopted role.
Section A – candidates are assessed on their ability to perform, analyse
and evaluate their execution in core skills in two sports, choosing
out of 3 roles (performer, coach and official).
Section B – application of the theoretical factors that improve
performance in a practical situation (this is assessed through section B
in the Unit 1 exam).
Method of Assessment
Unit 1: 2 hour exam – (60% of total AS marks). 30% of total A Level marks.
Unit 2: Practical Coursework and partly assessed in Question 7 of Unit 1 exam –
(40% of total AS marks). 20% of total A Level marks.
Year 13 - A2 Level
50% of AS marks are carried over to A2 (30% from Unit 1 and 20% from Unit 2)
Unit 3:
Unit 4:
Optimising performance and evaluating contemporary issues within sport.
SECTION A - how the application of physiological and biomechanical factors
can optimise performance
SECTION B - how the application of psychological knowledge can optimise
performance
SECTION C - how social–cultural and contemporary factors can influence sport
and their impact on the performer
Optimising practical performance in a competitive situation.
Candidates are assessed on their ability to:
SECTION A - perform, analyse and evaluate their performance of the
core skills/techniques in a competitive situation in one sport in one role as
player/performer, coach or official.
SECTION B – use their knowledge and understanding to observe, analyse
and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses in their performance in relation
to an elite performer.
SECTION C – suggest appropriate courses corrective measures for these
weaknesses.
OPPORTUNITY AND ACHIEVEMENT FOR ALL
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