What are lessons like in this subject?
Sports psychology and skill acquisition PE lessons often require practical examples and so local community sports clubs are utilised for practical application of content eg. golf, squash or climbing. Exercise physiology lessons develop understanding of training, and so local community gym facilities are used to support this area of A-level PE eg. spinning, strength training or cardio sessions. One competitive sport is practically assessed and contributes 15% towards your final grade. Filmed evidence from college Wednesday afternoon fixtures is sent to the exam board as moderation evidence.
The full list of sports is available on the OCR A-level PE website and the list of sports is distinct and non-negotiable. You will take part in a practical moderation day annually at Hull university as part of this course alongside students from across the Trust. Classroom lessons have variety: physiology, biomechanics, psychology, history and sociology underpin the lesson content on A-level PE.
What will I study?
We study the OCR A-level Physical Education specification.
Paper 1
- Applied Anatomy and Physiology.
- Exercise Physiology.
- Biomechanics.
Paper 2
- Skill Acquisition.
- Sports Psychology.
Paper 3
- Social and cultural factors influencing sport.
- Contemporary influences in modern day sport.
Studying PE helps me to understand more about my own health and the benefits of sport physically and mentally. For me, I love that the course allows us to combine the academics of sport and the practical parts to help us further understand the topic.
Max Weatherill, Horbury Academy
Physical Education
Please note: Subject videos have been filmed from colleges across our Trust.