OCR A2 Physical Education ~ General Overview

2. OCR A2 Physical Education ~ General Overview

3. UNIT = how spec is examined • SECTION = teaching content

5. The exam papers AS: 2 hours A - 5 B - 5 C -5 D -5 E -10 30 marks total A2: 2 ½ hrs A - 5 B - 5 C - 5 D -20 stretch & challenge 35 marks total may alter

6. Exam style and structure 21/2 hours = 150mins 150 3 = 50minsa section 50mins for 35 marks 30? mins approx for part e???

7. ‘Theoretical’AOs AO1 Candidates should demonstrate knowledge and understanding of physical activity. AO3 Candidates should demonstrate the ability to analyse and evaluate critically physical activity.

8. ‘Practical’AO AO2 Candidates should demonstrate the ability to apply skills, knowledge and understanding in physical activity.

9. OCR Weightings • AO weightings of questions at back of SAMS • (specimen assessment materials)

10. Jabberwocky - by Lewis Carroll 'Twas brillig, and the slithy toves Did gyre and gimble in the wabe; All mimsy were the borogoves, And the mome raths outgrabe.

11. Level 1 questioning • Statewhat the slithy toves were doing in the wabe? • Identify one key feature of the borrogroves. • Describe the mome raths.

12. Higher level questioning • To what extent did brillig influence the situation? • Explainwhy the slithy toves probably chose to gyre and gimble. • Critically evaluatethe strategy of the mome raths

13. So, not just knowing or even knowing and understanding,but also:engagingthinkinganalysingevaluatingdeep processing

14. Command words e.g.….. AO1 Comment on Describe Give reasons for Outline Identify Explain AO3 Explain Discuss Evaluate Compare / Contrast Justify Analyse Examine Interpret To what extent…

15. OCR A2 Comparative Studies ~ Overview of the specification Sarah van Wely

16. Cultural Context Physical Education & School Sport Mass Participation (particularly among young people) Sport and the Pursuit of Excellence

17. Comparing Candidates should be able to compare • USA and UK • Australia and UK with reference to: • Cultural context • PE and school sport • Mass participation • Sport and the pursuit of excellence

18. Cultural Context • Historical determinants • Geographical determinants • Government policy • Commercialisation of sport • Social determinants • Values

19. Cultural Context 1 - historical

20. Cultural Context 2 – geographical

21. The USA and Europe

22. The USA and Australia

23. Approx. Population/s 300 million 60 million 21 million

24. Cultural Context 3 – government policy

25. Cultural Context 4 – commercialisation of sport

26. Cultural Context 5 – social determinants

27. Cultural Context 6 – values

28. Comparing • Candidates should be able to evaluate critically the influence of cultural factors on: • PE and school sport • Mass participation (particularly among young people) • Sport and the pursuit of excellence

29. Physical Education &School Sport Organisation, status and ethos of inter- and intra-school sport Health fitness and obesity levels among young people Contemporary initiatives to promote PE and school sport

30. Physical Education &School Sport Health, fitness and obesity levels among young people, status of and attitudes towards PE in schools, testing/measuring, ‘curriculum crisis’, strategies to promote PE Equality: Title IX, young disabled people and adapted PE programmes Outdoor Education: summer camps for young people High School sport – organisation, status and ethos, incentives for young people and coaches Intra-mural sport – promotion of participation Contemporary initiatives to promote PE and school sport

31. Physical Education &School Sport Fitness, skill and participation levels among young people Role of SEPEP & PASE in increasing participation Exemplary schools, fundamental skills and sports leader programmes programmes, state award schemes, school club links, sports linkage, sports person in schools, sports search, teacher games Outdoor Education – impact of environment & its status in schools Contemporary initiatives to promote PE and school sport

32. Mass participation Participation rates National fitness levels Strategies to promote participation and ensure lifelong involvement and healthy lifestyles

33. Mass participation Participation rates National fitness levels Amateur sports clubs (lack of tradition) Community participation - midnight leagues and other contemporary initiatives Strategies to promote participation and ensure lifelong involvement and healthy lifestyles

34. Mass participation • Participationrates • National fitness levels • Promotion by the government of regular participation in physical activity; role of Australian Sports Commission • ‘More Active Australia’ and club participation • Adapted games for young people • Strategies to promote participation and ensure lifelong involvement and healthy lifestyles

35. Sport and Excellence • Opportunity, provision and esteem with reference to: • UK Sport • National institutes • Increasing commercialisation of sport • Case Studies: • Cricket • Rugby League • Rugby Union • Association Football

36. Sport and Excellence • Case Studies (more detail): • Cricket – tradition, ashes mythology, growth of commercialism, development of game • Rugby League – high level competitions, history of professionalism, north/south divide • Rugby Union – as middle-class game, professionalism and commercialism, influence of Rugby World Cup • Association Football – history as a working class game, amateurism and professionalism, contemporary popularity – spectator and media interest

37. Sport and Excellence Little Leagues – competitive sport for young people Pathways to professional sport – college system, scholarships, special admit programmes, Pro-Draft) Equality and discrimination – WASP domination, African Americans – discrimination and contemporary success, tokenism, stacking and centrality, ‘glass ceiling’ Case study of ‘big four’ sports – ref origins, nature of game, impact of universities, ‘golden triangle’

38. Sport and Excellence • The AIS • Alternative pathway to pro. Sport e.g. the draft in Australian Rule Football & Rugby League • Case Studies: • Cricket • Rugby League • Rugby Union • Association Football • Australian Rules Football • Equality and discrimination

39. Sport and Excellence • Case Studies (more detail): • Cricket – tradition, ashes mythology, growth of commercialism, development of game • Rugby League – inclusive game, inter-state competitions, class appeal, professionalism, tri-nations competition, geographical focus/location • Rugby Union – colonial, middle-class game, professionalism and commercialism, influence of Rugby World Cup • Association Football – history as a marginalised game, contemporary popularity • Australian Rules Football - cultural and ethnic diversity, appeal for both players and spectators

40. Specimen Assessment Materials (SAMS) a) Outlinetwo initiatives in the UK and two initiatives in Australia which aim to promote Physical Education and school sport [4]

41. Specimen Assessment Materials (SAMS) b) Compare the popularity of association football in Australia and in the UK. [5]

42. Specimen Assessment Materials (SAMS) c) Give reasons for the low rate of participation in physical activity in the USA. How does this compare with participation rates in the UK? [6]

43. Specimen Assessment Materials (SAMS) d) International sporting success is pursued by many countries. Discuss the extent to which cultural factors influence the promotion and achievement of sporting excellence in both the UK and the USA. [20]

44. The FOUR levels Level 4:- detailed / excellent Level 3:- good Level 2:- basic Level 1:- limited

45. The five criteria • Knowledge & understanding • Critical evaluation • Independent opinion and judgement • Technical/specialist vocabulary • Written communication