PT: Mr G Aitken                                                     Higher

·         The Higher PE course requires candidates to demonstrate ability in a variety of sports by selecting, demonstrating and applying a broad range of complex skills in challenging contexts.

·         Candidates should have a keen interest in sport and will demonstrate a range of approaches for developing or refining skills, fitness and performance tactics by analysing factors that impact on performance.

·         Candidates will plan, develop and implement skills and strategies in a range of performance situations demonstrating decision-making and problem-solving in challenging contexts.

·         Candidates will be expected to participate regularly and will be classroom based completing written tasks 2 or 3 periods per week. This course is, therefore, suited to candidates who are keen participants but also motivated to write about the theory underpinning sport through investigating and analysing their performance.

·         Activities may include: Trampolining; Volleyball; Badminton; Basketball and an outdoor based activity.

Entry Requirements: National 5 PE or previous competitive sporting experience with an equivalent National 5 in a written literacy based subject e.g. English, History, Modern Studies as there will be a 2.5 hour written exam as part of the course award.

50% – Written exam 2.5 hours – Externally assessed by SQA.

50% – Practical Performance in 2 activities.

Written tasks and deadlines are given regularly through the session with a focus on factors Impacting Performance.

Advanced Higher PE

University or Further Education College course

Full time employment

Primary or Secondary Specialist PE Teaching College/University Physical Education Lecturer

Primary School Teaching

Sports Science

Sports Engineering

Sport & Leisure Industry

Health and Fitness Instructor

Lifeguard or Pool Attendant

Sports Coach or Instructor

Sports Development Officer

Sports or Leisure Centre Assistant Sports or Leisure Centre Manager Sports

Professional Sport

Outdoor Pursuits Instructor or Leader Physiotherapist Physiotherapy Assistant Psychologist – Sports and Exercise

Sport and Exercise Scientist

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