Epsom CollegeCo-educational 13-18 Boarding and Day School
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Head of Department and Director of Sport: Fi Drinkall. Email: fi@epsomcollege.org.uk
"To see young people growing in physical skills, self-confidence and self-worth is a truly enriching experience. Nowhere in school is it more visible than in PE."
Duncan Goodhew, Olympian
The Physical Education Department offers access to first-class facilities, dynamic and experienced teaching staff, a multi-dimensional and diversified syllabus, a vast extra-curricular programme and varied and stimulating material involving applied sports theory and practical sessions. PE is an increasingly popular option in Year 11 and results have been excellent, with 85% of candidates receiving A-C Grades for both AS and A2 in 2010.
Epsom College follows the OCR Examination Board's AS/A2 Level Physical Education syllabus. The course was launched in 1998 with five students in the L6th; now over 20 students are taking the subject in the 6th form.
It is important that candidates are literate with a sound GCSE base; a solid Biology grade is advantageous. They should be interested in sport and society and linking theory to practice. It is not necessary to be an outstanding athlete or games player, but some ability and a keen interest in sport is essential. A GCSE in Physical Education is not a prerequisite.
The course is over 20 years old and is fully accepted by Universities and Colleges depending on the constraints of the course and the combinations chosen. Students are encouraged to look at individual university websites for specific details.
Career opportunities exist in the ever-growing leisure industry, teaching and coaching, recreational management, the health and fitness industry, sports marketing and professional sport. As a fully recognised AS and A2 qualification, Physical Education will support applications for a wide variety of degree courses.
Follow the links below to learn more about Physical Education at Epsom College.
| PHYSICAL EDUCATION: GCSE J586 The syllabus (set by OCR) builds on the knowledge, understanding and skills established at Key Stages 2 and 3. The aims of the course are:
The course has two main components: Theory The written element contains two one-hour papers, worth 40% of the final grade: Unit B451 - An Introduction to Physical Education. Multiple Choice and short answer responses. Unit B453 - Developing knowledge in Physical Education Multiple Choice and short answer responses. Practical These units constitute 60% of the whole GCSE. Units B452 and B454 include Practical Performance and Controlled Assessments linked to Analysing Lifestyles and Analysing Skill Performance.
Syllabus Content
The practical component is assessed throughout the two-year course. Candidates are required to select four activities from at least two of the Activity Areas (Games, Gymnastic Activities, Dance, Athletic Activities, Outdoor and Adventurous Activities, Swimming, Exercise Activities) given below. Candidates will be assessed during the course and in a final practical assessment on their selected activities. Pupils will also be required to demonstrate their ability to analyse performance in one of their chosen activities.
The course provides a good foundation for studying Physical Education in the sixth form, although it is not seen as a pre-requisite. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PHYSICAL EDUCATION: AS UNITS H154 Unit G451: An introduction to Physical Education Unit G452: Acquiring, developing and evaluating practical skills in Physical Education. Evaluating and planning for the improvement of performance
Anatomy and Physiology (Section A)
• The cardiovascular and respiratory systems in relation to the performance of physical activity
Acquiring Movement Skills (Section B)
Socio-Cultural Studies relating to participation in physical activity (Section C)
AS PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT
Candidates will be assessed in: Performing two chosen activities from two different activity profiles and Evaluating and Planning for the improvement of performance.
Candidates are assessed in two chosen activities from two different activity profiles. The activity profiles are: 1. athletic activities; 2. combat activities; 3. dance activities; 4. invasion game activities; 5. net/wall game activities; 6. striking/fielding games; 7. target game activities; 8. gymnastic activities; 9. outdoor and adventurous activities; 10. swimming activities; 11. safe and effective exercise activities. |
| PHYSICAL EDUCATION: A2 UNITS H554 Section A: Socio-Cultural Options Historical Studies
Section B: Scientific Options Sports Psychology
Exercise and Sport Physiology
Unit G453: Principles and concepts across different areas of Physical Education Practical Skills
Unit G454: The Improvement of effective performance and the critical evaluation of practical activities in Physical Education
A2 PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT.
Candidates will be assessed in:
Performing one chosen activity from one of the activity profiles and the Evaluation, Appreciation and Improvement of Performance. OR Coaching/Leading one chosen activity from one of the activity profiles and the Evaluation, Appreciation and Improvement of Performance. OR Officiating one chosen activity from one of the activity profiles and the Evaluation, Appreciation and Improvement of Performance.
Candidates are assessed in one chosen activity. This must be one of the activities that they were assessed in at AS Level in Unit G452 Acquiring, developing and evaluating practical skills in Physical Education.
The activity profiles are: 1. athletic activities; 2. combat activities; 3. dance activities; 4. invasion game activities; 5. net/wall game activities; 6. striking/fielding games; 7. target game activities; 8. gymnastic activities; 9. outdoor and adventurous activities; 10. swimming activities; 11. safe and effective exercise activities. There will be some activities where all the roles, ie performer, coach/leader and official are not available for assessment. Where this is the case the Coursework Guidelines will highlight this restriction. Each of the practical activities offered to candidates should be carried out in accordance with the recommendations in Safe Practice in Physical Education and School Sport (BAALPE 2004). |
The Advanced Subsidiary (AS) forms 50% of the assessment weighting of a full A Level. AS can be taken as a standalone specification or as a first part of the full A Level Course. AS candidates take Units 1 and 2 and A2 candidates take Units 3 and 4.
Unit 1 (AS) G451: Two hour paper, 90 marks - 60% AS and 30% A2 An introduction to physical education involving anatomy and physiology, acquiring movement skills and socio-cultural Studies.
Unit 2 (AS) G452: Two sports, 80 marks - 40% AS and 20% A2 Acquiring, developing and evaluating practical skills. Practical module.
Unit 3 (A2) G453: Two and a half hour paper, 105 marks - 35% A2 Principles and concepts across different areas of physical education. Socio-cultural options, historical and comparative Studies. scientific options, sports psychology.
Unit four (A2) G454: One Sport, 60 marks - 15% A2 The improvement of effective performance and the critical evaluation of practical activities in physical education. |
| Head of Physical Education and Director of Sport Fi Drinkall
Head of Rugby Andy Wolstenholme, Housemaster, Propert House
Head of Girls' Games Sue Church-Jones
PE Staff* Neil Taylor, Cricket Professional Matthew Thomas, Resident Tutor, Granville *Supported by four gap students from South Africa and Australia. |
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