COURSES

Physical Education
Overview
AS and A2 Physical Education seeks to provide you
with knowledge and understanding to enhance your
own performance and that of others. Physical
performance, by definition, involves ‘movement’ and
the specification is concerned with sport science
developments that lead towards the ‘optimal
athletic performance’.
Physical Education is an increasingly diverse subject.
The course offers an excellent insight into all the
theoretical and biological aspects of sporting
performance. Whether you are looking to enhance
your understanding of exercise physiology and your
performance on the sports field, improve your mental
approach to performance or simply learn more about
the contemporary issues in sport.
What the pupils say
“A great mix of practical and theory lessons which
have a fantastic buzz and enthusiasm.”
“A highly enjoyable course to be a part of,
complemented by the wealth of knowledge
provided by the teachers, who are always
willing to help.”
Approach
Pupils will study a variety of topics including:
Anatomy and Exercise Physiology; Energy Systems;
Skill Acquisition; Psychology of Sport and
Contemporary Issues in Sport as well as looking to
improve their own individual performance, leadership
and evaluative skills in their chosen activities.
The course is 60% examined, with 40% practical
assessment including an oral analysis of performance
assessment.
Course outline
At AS level, you will study two units:
Unit G451: An introduction to Physical Education.
A 2 hour examined module looking at physiological
effects of exercise/ performance, acquisition of skills
and social and contemporary issues within sport.
Unit G452: Acquiring, developing and evaluating
practical skills in Physical Education.
Analysis and evaluation of physical activity as a
performer and in the adopted roles of coach or
official, in the pupils’ chosen sports. Pupils are
assessed in two sports and carry out an oral
evaluation and plan for improving performance (EPIP).
At A2 level you will study a further two units:
Unit G453: Principles and concepts across
different areas of Physical Education.
This module examines physiological and
psychological factors that are critical to elite sports
performance, as well as addressing historical issues
including sport in pre and post- industrial Britain and
the impact of nineteenth century public schools on
the development of physical activities.
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Millfield Sixth Form Courses 2014-2015