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A Higher Physical Education

A one-year course. Advanced Higher Physical Education provides students with the opportunity to explore, in an extended way, key aspects of performance. Students will aim to develop advanced techniques necessary for performing at a high level. The course aims to develop students’ knowledge and understanding of the nature and demands of quality performance, while keeping the main focus on personal performance.

Entry Requirements
Higher Physical Education with good marks in Analysis of Performance. (Performance at Advanced Higher is only 1/3 of the course therefore the student should develop from a strong academic base)

 

Course Content
The Advanced Higher Physical Education course includes the three mandatory component units, performance, perspectives on performance and investigation of performance. This offers the opportunity to establish a broad conceptual base and a more thorough understanding of the full and rich nature of performance.

• Performance
• Perspectives on performance
• Investigation on Performance

Progression
• Higher Education: HNC/HND and Degree courses
• A career in amateur/professional SPORT or DANCE
• Employment in the fitness, health, leisure and recreation industries.