College Prospectus 2010
Physical Education
Module
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Module Content
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Assessment
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| AS |
An introduction to Physical Education |
Section A – Anatomy and Physiology – Muscular-skeletal system, Cardiovascular system, Respiratory system, intro to biomechanics, Effect of exercise on body systems. Section B – Skill Acquisition – Skill classification, practice methods, memory, information processing, motor control of skills, motivation, skill transfer. Section C - Socio-Cultural Studies – Factors affecting participation, Olympics, Sport – Play continuum, UK, USA, Australia, Sport and the pursuit of excellence, Sport and mass participation, Sport and Culture, Media, Sponsorship, Violence, Ethics, Promotion of physical activity. |
Externally assessed exam |
| AS |
Acquiring, developing and evaluation practical skills in PE | From a range of practical activities, two sports are submitted. Students also have to observe a live performance and critically evaluate it. | Internally assessed and externally verified |
| A2 |
Principles and concepts across different areas of PE | Principles and concepts across different areas of PE Students choose 3 from: Comparative Studies - Comparison of USA and Australia with the UK with reference to and case studies in: Cultural context; Physical Education and school sport; Mass participation; Sport and the pursuit of excellence. Historical Studies in Physical Education and Sport – Popular recreation in a pre-industrial setting, 19th century public school and development of athleticism, rational recreation in an urban society. The history of Football, Cricket, Tennis, Athletics, Swimming, Cricket, The development of drill, physical training and physical education in elementary schools from C19th to 1980’s. Psychology of Sport Performance : - Individual aspects of sports performance – personality, aggression, attitude, achievement motivation, attribution. Group dynamics of sport performances – leadership, group and teams, social facilitation. Mental preparation – goal setting, concentration, self confidence, stress / anxiety. Biomechanics : - Linear motion – Newton’s law’s, inertia, acceleration and momentum. Force – net force, impulse, free body diagrams. Fluid mechanics – air resistance, projectiles, spin, lift force. Stability and Angular Motion – Levers, rotation, moment of inertia. Exercise Physiology : - Energy – concepts, production, continuum, role of ATP, the recovery process. Health – Aerobic capacity / Strength / Flexibility – fitness testing, types of training, target heart rates, physiological adaptations. Body composition – BMI, BMR. Training principles – periodisation, Performance enhancement – ergogenic aids |
Externally assessed exam |
| A2 |
The improvement of effective performance and the critical evaluation of practical activities in PE | The improvement of effective performance and the critical evaluation of practical activities in Physical Education |
Internally assessed and externally verified |
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