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Year 13 A2 – (the above 2 AS Units plus a further 2 below)
KEY INFORMATION
Unit 3: Evaluating Physical Education – written
examination: 2 hours (36% of qualification) to assess all A
level subject content and include Exercise Physiology, Sports Level: AS and A Level
Psychology and Skill Acquisition.
Examining Board:
Question types – A range of questions to include data WJEC
response, short and extended answers.

Unit 4: Refining Personal Performance in Physical Education Subject Leader:
Mrs E. Jones
• non exam assessment (24% of qualification)

• Practical performance in one activity as a player/ Entry Requirements:
performer, coach or official B or equivalent at GCSE PE
AS (2 units)
• Investigative research
AS Unit 1: Exploring
You do not need to be an ‘International Athlete’ to succeed Physical Education –written exam:
on this course but you must be physically competent in at
least one practical activity. You also need to be confident 1 ¾ hrs(24%)
enough to deliver coaching sessions as this forms part of
your assessment. You will definitely need a good work ethic, AS Unit 2:
as this is a challenging course with a heavy workload. An Improving Personal Performance in
ability to work with others is essential.
Physical Education – non exam
This course provides a suitable foundation for specialist assessment (16%)
study in both PE and Sports Studies at Higher Education.
It is useful for students intending to pursue careers in A2 Level: (the above
teaching, coaching, sports development and the leisure plus a further 2 units)
Industry, recreational management, health, public
services, leisure and fitness, professional sports medicine,
physiotherapy and nursing. When applying to university, A2 Unit 3: Evaluating
PE is sometimes considered a science. Physical Education – written exam:
2 hrs (36%)

A2 Unit 4: Refining Personal
Performance in Physical Education –
non exam assessment (24%)

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