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 in the full sided version of one activity, creatively with a wide range of music and musical contexts. Choir, Glee Choir, Senior Orchestra, moderation - 30% plus: written analysis of performance. Brass Ensemble, Concert Band, Jazz The specification allows the development of your own particular Band, Guitar Group, Sixth Form strengths and interests, encourages lifelong learning and provides Chamber Choir, Flute Choir or String access to higher education and university degree courses in Ensemble. All groups cater for a variety Course Outline Subject Specific music and music-related subjects as well as music-related and of standards. Concerts are regularly Students will explore all areas of Physical Education including Entry Requirements other careers. held within school and at external physiology, psychology, sociology, biomechanics and skill venues including Cheltenham Jazz 6 or equivalent in Physical Education acquisition. Understanding sports performance from all angles in Students will extend their performance and composition skills Festival. 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 captures the passion that students 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 Super-Curriculum performing, Teaching, Recording, Media and 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. Girls represent the school in netball, work. It is highly regarded by universities, as football and rounders fixtures. Boys compete in it requires excellent personal and football, rounders and basketball fixtures interpersonal skills, as well as demanding throughout the year, against local schools. high levels of discipline, self-motivation and There is also a wide range of house self-confidence in presenting oneself in a events/compeitions throughout the year public situation. including badminton, benchball, dance, netball, tennis and rounders. Contact Mrs D Day, Subject Leader for Music Contact [email protected] Mrs J Simpson or Mrs L Dannatt - Joint Subject Mrs H Warner, Subject Leader for Music Leaders for PE [email protected] [email protected] and [email protected] 22 23