PE A-Level

At A- level we use the CCEA examination board. This specification aims to encourage students to:

develop and sustain an interest in sports science and the active leisure industry specific to Sport and Recreation and Health and Fitness;
acquire knowledge and understanding of sports science and the active leisure industry specific to Sport and Recreation and Health and Fitness through practical and theoretical contexts;
undertake practical activities which allow them to apply their knowledge, understanding and skills when exploring issues associated with the subject;
develop skills that enable them to make an effective contribution to sports science and the active leisure industry including research, evaluation and problem-solving skills in a work-related context;
develop knowledge about the importance of technology to sport and physical activity in the leisure industry;
develop advanced study skills to prepare for third level education and/or employment in the active leisure industry; and
demonstrate their understanding and application of key concepts through internal and external assessments

Study Aids

Davis, B et al – Physical Education and the Study of Sport

Stafford-Brown, J & Rea, S – BTEC National Sport Development, Coaching & Fitness

Hill, M et al — Edexcel AS PE Student Book (Heinemann, 2008)

Hill, M et al — Edexcel A2 PE Student Book (Heinemann, 2009)

Hill M and Roberts G — Edexcel AS Physical Education – Unit 1:

Participation in Sport and Recreation (Philip Allan, 2008)

Roberts G and Hill M — Edexcel A2 Physical Education – Unit 3:

Preparation for Optimum Sports Performance (Philip Allan, 2009)

Hill M and Roberts G – Edexcel A2 Physical Education – Unit 4: The Developing Sports Performer (Philip Allan, 2009)

pe4u www.pe4u.co.uk

Peak Performance www.pponline.co.uk

SportIQ www.sport-iq.com

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