b'Physical Education Advanced General Certificate of EducationSubject OverviewSports Psychology - This section focuses on Students who study PE are able to enhance theirdeveloping knowledge and understanding of the role knowledge and increase their understanding of theof sport psychology in optimising performance in factors that affect performance and participationphysical activity and sport.in Physical Education. The AGCE course addressesSport and Society and Technology in SportThe contemporary topics in sport, such as the impact in thefocus in this section is on developing knowledge and use of ergogenic aids, technology and the increasingunderstanding of the interaction between, and the commercialisation of sport. evolution of, sport and society and the technological 6.1developments in physical activity and sport.The first year has three broad areas of study, alongsidePractical Sportcoursework and practical elements: Students are assessed as a performer or coach in one Applied PhysiologyStudents develop knowledgeactivity. They are required to gather video evidence to and understanding of the changes within the bodyshow their ability across three assessment areas and systems prior to exercise, during exercise of differingMUST be competing for a club or school at a competitive intensities and during recovery. Students interpretlevel. Students also complete a written analysis of data and graphs relating to changes within theperformance.musculo-skeletal, cardio-respiratory and neuro- How lessons are taughtmuscular systems, and the use of energy systemsPE lessons are taught using a wide range of active during different types of physical activity and sport,learning approaches, including practical, group activities and the recovery process. and computer based coursework, as well as formal Skill Acquisition - This section focuses on how skill isclassroom based activities.acquired and the impact of psychological factors onProgressionperformance. Students should develop knowledge and understanding of the principles required toThe qualification will equip students with skills and optimise learning of new, and the development ofknowledge required for higher education or the world existing, skills in a range of physical activities. of work, as well as giving them the opportunity to Sport and Society and Technology in SportTheexperience and develop their ability as a performer. The focus in this section is on developing knowledge andphysical fitness and teamwork which come from an understanding of the interaction between, and theinterest in physical education and playing sports can be evolution of, sport and society. useful in many different careers including leisure, sport and tourism, construction, education and training, armed Students are taught to be able to understand, interpretforces, security and uniformed services.and analyse data and graphs relating to participation in physical activity and sport.6.2 Exam Board AQAThe second year also has three broad areas of studySubject Leader Mr D Howellsalongside coursework and practical elements: Specific Entry Requirements: Exercise Physiology & BiomechanicsStudents6 GCSEs (Grades 95) including Grade 5 in English understand the adaptations to the body systemsand Mathematics and Grade 6 in GCSE PE and Science, through training or lifestyle, and how these changesCounty Level representation or above is recommendedaffect the efficiency of those systems. They will also develop knowledge and understanding of motion and forces, and their relevance to performance in physical activity and sport. This includes the use of biomechanical definitions, equations, formulae and units of measurement and demonstrate the ability to plot, label and interpret biomechanical graphs and diagrams.www.ttsonline.net 41'