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Unit 6: Performance. 30% of A2 . 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 22
Method of Assessment Unit 3: 2 hour exam – 30% of total A Level marks. Candidates answer 6 questions choosing 2 from each section plus an applied question which examines application of theoretical aspects to practical situations. Unit 4: Practical Coursework and partly assessed in Question 7 of Unit 3 exam – 20% of total A level marks. Additonal Information / Entry requirements This AQA course is made up of both theory and practical components. It is beneficial for students to have studied GCSE Physical Education but this is not a necessity. Students must have a grade B or better in Science and/or PE at GCSE. Btec PE is not suitable although if a distinction is achieved then students may be accepted in exceptional circumstances. Students are expected to be committed to gaining a coaching qualification and/or an umpiring/refereeing qualification in at least one sport in addition to doing this course to enhance their marks in Unit 2 and Unit 4. Students will also be expected to complete the CSLA (Level 2 Sports Leaders Award). The course is ideal for students with an interest in sports performance and those wishing to pursue a career in sports teaching or coaching, physiotherapy, medicine and the recreation and fitness industry. PHYSICS Subject Leader: Dr M Kilner Year 12 - AS (Leading to A2) Imaging and Signalling We'll discover how your favourite tunes are compressed and stored on your iPod, how sampling rate affects the quality of your music, and how your digital camera creates an image. We'll also learn about the structure of the eye, and how optometrists correct your vision. Sensing Learn the basics behind current electricity and circuit components and you will gain an understanding of how sensors are used in modern technology. Designer Materials A detailed look at how structures define the properties of a material. You will also learn how we quantify the mechanical and electrical properties of materials by testing in the laboratory. Waves and Quantum behaviour Here you will have your understanding of waves turned on its head when you learn about Quantum Mechanics. You will begin to understand quantum behaviour and how we can model it using software, as well as collecting evidence for the wavelength of light and energy of photons in the lab. Space, Time and Motion This is more familiar physics where we look at how forces affect the motion of objects and how we can accurately calculate the position of objects using vectors and some simple equations. We will also consider energy transfers that take place. Quality of measurement (Coursework) A traditional scientific report, with particular attention paid to improving quality of measurement of a physical quantity, and interpreting the data. Physics in Use (Coursework) A poster based task relating to the designer materials unit. Your task is to complete research and a presentation about any material of your choice – from carbon fibre in tennis racquets, silicon in contact lenses, to materials used in human joint replacements. Year 13 - A2 Models and Rules What have capacitor charge, radioactive decay, a pendulum swing and gravitational fields all got in common? Answer: we can make accurate predictions about all of them by applying straightforward mathematical relationships. Matter in Extremes We start off by looking at some relationships between temperature, pressure and volume of gases. As the story unfolds, we develop the gas laws and ultimately explain how energy levels of particles relate to different physical processes. Fields By the end of this unit you will be able to explain how phone chargers, motors, generators and transformers work as we learn about electric and magnetic fields. OPPORTUNITY AND ACHIEVEMENT FOR ALL 23
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