New GCEs for 2008
GCE Physical Education (2580)
Introduction
Introducing AQA's new course specification for Physical Education for AS and A Level. This new redrafted specification has been designed to:
- address current contemporary topics in sport
- equip students with skills and knowledge for entrance into higher education or into the world of work
- maintain the academic rigour of this subject
- build on the student's experience from key Stage 4 and GCSE to enhance their knowledge and increase their understanding of the factors that affect performance and participation
- streamline coursework assessment to reduce the burden on centres, teachers and students.
The following information and specification outline will enable both practising Teachers and Subject Heads to be better informed and supported in the teaching of this subject, particularly if attending one of AQA's Teacher Support meetings.
Classification Codes
Every specification is assigned a national classification code indicating the subject area to which it belongs. The classification code for this specification is 7210.
Centres should be aware that candidates who enter for more than one GCE AS/A level qualification with the same classification code will have only one grade (the highest) counted for the purpose of the School and College Performance Tables.
Centres may wish to advise candidates that, if they take two specifications with the same classification code, universities and employers are very likely to take the view that they have achieved only one of the two GCE AS/A levels. The same view may be taken if candidates take two GCE AS/A level specifications that have different classification codes but have significant overlap of content. Candidates who have any doubts about their subject combinations should check with the university to which they wish to progress or company they wish to join, before embarking on their programmes.
Assessment Objectives
The Assessment objectives are common to AS and A Level.
AO1 - candidates should demonstrate knowledge and understanding of physical activity
AO2 - candidates should demonstrate the ability to apply skills, knowledge and understanding in physical activity
AO3 - candidates should demonstrate the ability to analyse and evaluate critically physical activity.