A sixth form centre for excellence 21 PHYSICAL EDUCATION A LEVEL PHOTOGRAPHY A LEVEL This course can lead to careers including sports coaching, physiotherapy, personal training and leisure management. CONTENT Your A Level in Physical Education will equip you with the knowledge, understanding and skills relating to the scientific, socio-cultural and practical aspects of Physical Education. You will analyse how physiological and psychological states affect performance and will develop your understanding of the key socio-cultural factors that influence people’s involvement in sport. Topics will include applied anatomy and physiology, skill acquisition, sport and society, biomechanical movement, sport psychology, sport and society and the role of technology in physical activity and sport. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Please see the general entry requirements for CTK St Mary’s on page 10. Students should also participate in club level sports. ASSESSMENT You will be assessed via exams, practical work and coursework, on your ability to perform, as well as your analysis of relevant core skills and techniques as a sports performer, official or coach within a fully competitive situation. A Level Photography is an exciting course that can lead to careers in photography, fine art, film, media and animation, photo journalism, fashion photography, advertising and photo graphics. This is an excellent course to study if you wish to go on to become a photographer, architect, journalist or a film director. CONTENT During this course, you will be encouraged to develop a personalised visual language by observing the world through the lens of a camera. You will also learn how to use sketchbooks and digital portfolios to explore your own creative process by experimenting with imagery and manipulating meanings. You will learn a range of both darkroom techniques and digital processes. You will also collaborate with other students to learn how to use cameras, studio lighting and digital editing software. Your work will be inspired by the study of other artists and photographers through contextual research and visits to galleries. As part of the personal investigation component of the A Level, you will be required to produce a minimum 1000-word critical study. At the end of the course your work will be displayed at the annual art exhibition, which celebrates the creativity of you and other students. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Please see the general entry requirements for CTK St Mary’s on page 10. ASSESSMENT You will be assessed through coursework and controlled assignments. You will also be required to produce a portfolio of coursework and separate controlled assignments. ? DID YOU KNOW... that a degree in a sports related subject will provide you with a strong foundation on which you can build a career in the sports industry? It will also give you highly transferable business and management skills. Prospects: What can I do with my sports science degree? Jonny – A Level Biology, English Language and Literature, Psychology “Interacting with my peers brought colour to every sixth form day. I’m going on to University of Greenwich to study Biomedical Sciences.”
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