PHYSICAL EDUCATION OCR

New A LevelSpecification for 2008
Requirements To complete the course it is advisable that you achieve at least a C in Science. A G.C.S.E in Physical Education is highly beneficial and again at least a C required. Candidates who do not do G.C.S.E. P.E can also be considered based on their Science results.
New A Level OCR P.E specification, September 2008. The new specifications are highlighted below, although they are still subject to confirmation. The focus of these specifications is on participation and performance in physical activity as part of a balanced, active and healthy lifestyle.	The aim is to: Increase the physical competence of the student Develop their involvement and effectiveness in physical activity *Enable them to become more informed and discerning decision makers in relation to their and others’ involvement in physical activity AS Level

**AS Level**
Unit Title	Description	Mandatory/Optional
Unit 1 An Introduction to Physical Education	Candidates will acquire and appreciation of topic areas including anatomy and physiology, acquiring movement skills and socio-cultural studies relating to participation in physical activity. Anatomy & Physiology – Skeletal system, joints, muscles, motion and movement Acquiring Skills – Information processing, Skills, Learning of skills Socio-Cultural –Play, Schools, Provision for sport in society and Culture	Mandatory Exam (2 hrs)
Unit 2 Acquiring, developing and evaluating practical skills in Physical Education	Candidates will experience activities from across different activity and work towards responding to a live performance in one of their own assessed activities. 2 practical activities assessed.	Mandatory On going assessment

**A2 Level**
Unit Title	Description	Mandatory/Optional
Unit 3 Principles and concepts across different areas of Physical Education	This unit has 2 sections; Section A Socio-cultural and Section B Scientific Students study three units of the five available, at least one being from section A. Myton students will follow the following units	Mandatory Exam (2hrs 30mins)
	Section A Historical Studies Candidates will acquire an appreciation of the historical factors that impacted upon participation and competence in physical activity	Mandatory
	Section B Sports Psychology Candidates will acquire an appreciation of the sports psychology factors that impact upon participation and competence in physical activity	Mandatory
	Section B Exercise and Sports Physiology Candidates will acquire an appreciation of how the body changes as a result of physical activity.	Mandatory
Unit 4 The Improvement of effective performance and the critical evaluation of physical activities in Physical Education	Candidates will build upon the skills acquired and developed in Unit 2 in one of their chosen activities and work towards responding to a live performance in their own assessed activity. 1 practical activity assessed	Mandatory On going assessment

(Further more in depth details of the syllabus are available from the P.E. Department if required.)