Physical Education / Sports Studies
Course summary
In Year 12, you will examine the physical factors (30% of final grade) and psychological issues (20% of final grade) affecting performance in physical activity. The unit Physical Factors looks at how the body’s systems react to change in diet and exercise as well as more physics-based angles of forces/motion and how we can use them to our advantage. The unit on psychological factors looks at tried and tested models and theories which can affect performance through training and feedback. In Year 13, you will study the socio-cultural issues in physical activity and sport (20% of final grade). This is where you examine sport as a microcosm of society as well as global events (such as Olympic Games and World Cups) and the many contemporary issues in sport, such as PEDs, modern technological influences and commercialisation etc Throughout both years, your physical skill, use of tactics and coaching prowess will be honed through the NEA practical section of the course: Performance in Physical Activity and Sport (30% of final grade). All A Level PE students would be expected to be regularly participating in at least one sport.
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 4 gcse qualifications at grade 5.0 or above | — |
English Language | Grade 4 in English Language | — |
English Literature | Grade 4 in English Literature | — |
Mathematics | Grade 4 in Mathematics | — |
Physical Education | Grade 5 in Physical Education | — |
As published by the school
- Regular participation in a sport at club level outside of school. - Grade 4 or above in English and Mathematics, plus three other GCSE (or equivalent qualifications) at grade 5 or above - You must have achieved a grade 5 in the subject that you wish to study at A-Level
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Assessment
70% examination / 30% practical coursework
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