MUSIC PHYSICAL EDUCATION A Level Units % of A Level A Level Units % of A Level Component 1 Appraising (2.5 hour examination) 40% Unit 1 Section A: Applied anatomy and physiology Written exam: 2 hours - 35% Component 2 Performance (10 minute performance) 35% Section B: Skill acquisition Section C: Sport and society Component 3 Composition (2 compositions) 25% Unit 2 Section A: Exercise physiology and biomechanics Written exam: 2 hours - 35% Section B: Sport psychology Course Outline Super-Curriculum Section C: Sport and society and technology in sport The A Level specification builds on the skills developed in GCSE Students are expected to be involved Unit 3 Music. Students will be encouraged to engage critically and in at least one school group; Senior Internal assessment, external Students assessed as a performer or coach in the full sided version of one creatively with a wide range of music and musical contexts. Choir, Senior Orchestra, Brass moderation - 30% activity, plus: written/verbal analysis of performance. Ensemble, Concert Band, Jazz Bank, The specification allows the development of your own particular Sixth Form Chamber Choir, Flute Choir strengths and interests, encourages lifelong learning and provides or String Ensemble. All groups cater for access to higher education and university degree courses in a variety of standards. Ad-hoc Course Outline Subject Specific music and music-related subjects as well as music-related and chamber ensembles are put together Students will explore all areas of Physical Education including Entry Requirements other careers. for various events including the physiology, psychology, sociology, biomechanics and skill Cheltenham Festival of Performing 6 or equivalent in Physical Education acquisition. Understanding sports performance from all angles in Students will extend their performance and composition skills Arts. at GCSE or 6 or equivalent in Biology or a dynamic and practical way. We are proud of the rapport we whilst also developing their listening and analytical skills by Combined Science. establish with the students in A level PE and this has contributed to studying a variety of pieces of music from three areas of study. many of our students going on to complete university degrees The course has one compulsory area ofstudy (Western classical Practical sport (on the AQA Subject Specific within the sports sector. We provide a personalised learning tradition 1650–1910) and a choice of two further options from a list Specification) played out of school to experience that capturesthe passion thatstudents have for this of six (Pop music; Music for media; Music for theatre; Jazz; Entry Requirements a competitive level is essential. increasingly diverse and interesting subject at A level. Contemporary traditional music; Art music since 1910). The examination will ask questions related to the set works and also to 6 or equivalent in Music at GCSE. Students are not required to have draw links between the set works and an unfamiliar extract of studied GCSE Physical Education in Careers music. Approximately Grade 6 at Practical order to be successful in A Level Level. The sport and leisure industry has been one of the largest growth Physical Education. industries over the last five years. Physical Education has Careers This varied and exciting course developed as a subject, and is now regarded as rigorously It is anticipated that students will have requires the study and performance of academic by universities. Recently, students have gone onto study a keen interest in sport and participate Music A Level can lead directly to further a wide range of music, but also caters Medicine, Physiotherapy, Sport and Exercise Science, Sports regularly in their chosen sport, at club study at university or conservatoire but is for individual strengths and interests. Therapy as well as Physical Education. level or above. Students should show a also studied by students looking to broaden high level of commitment and their range of skills at A Level. Music has It is essential, however, that students aptitude towards their chosen sport. many applications and can lead to work in should have a real enjoyment of performing, Teaching, Recording, Media and Super-Curriculum music! Advertising, Journalism, Publishing, Business Students are given the opportunity to and the Armed Forces. It is a fully recognised participate in a wide variety of recreational and academic subject that combines practical competitive activities on Wednesday and creative skills with analytical and critical afternoons. work. It is highly regarded by universities, as it requires excellent personal and Girls represent the school in netball, basketball interpersonal skills, as well as demanding and mixed football fixtures, against local high levels of discipline, self-motivation and schools. self-confidence in presenting oneself in a public situation. Boys compete in rugby, football and basketball fixtures throughout the year. Contact Mrs D Day, Subject Leader for Music [email protected] Contact Mrs H Warner, Subject Leader for Music [email protected] Mrs S Davidson, Subject Leader for PE [email protected] 20 21