Higher/Int 2 PE

 
COURSE STRUCTURE
This Course has two mandatory Units, as follows:
 
Physical Education:      Performance (Higher)                                   (60 hours)
Physical Education:      Analysis and Development of                      (60 hours)
                                       Performance (Higher)
 
All Courses include 40 hours over and above the 120 hours for the Units.  This may by used for induction, extending the range of learning and teaching approaches, support, consolidation, integration of learning and preparation for external assessment.
 
The physical activities in a Course should arise from a process of negotiation between teachers/lecturers and candidates that takes account of the interests and talents of the candidate, and the effective management of available facilities and resources.  In agreeing activities with candidates, teachers/lecturers must take account of managing assessment.  To integrate work within the Course it is recommended that the two mandatory Units, Physical Education:  Performance and Physical Education:  Analysis and Development of Performance are delivered concurrently.
 
RECOMMENDED ENTRY
While entry is at the discretion of the centre, candidates will normally be expected to have attained one of the following or equivalent:
 
  • Standard Grade Physical Education at Credit Level
  • Intermediate 2 Physical Education or its Units
  • Credit level at SG English or Intermediate 2 English
  • A high level of motivation and a good participation record in PE
  
PROGRESSION
This course or its Units may provide progression to:
  • Advanced Higher Physical Education or its Units
  • Higher National programmes
  • Higher Education programmes
  • Training and employment
 
This subject will also be offered at Intermediate 2.
 
FORMS OF ASSESSMENT
Each Unit must be passed internally and then moderated and/or marked by an external assessor.
 
·        Performance: Continuous assessment will require students to demonstrate effective performance in challenging contexts. The best two activities will combine to form your practical mark.
·        Analysis and Development of Performance. Candidates must pass four learning outcomes to sit only the internal assessment procedures. A formal, external exam is set at the end of the course.