For key stage 5 students the A-Level in Physical Education offers a wide range of components and content to reflect the range of opportunities available within the sporting sector. The course will provide them with the knowledge needed to understand how the mind and body works through topics such as sports psychology and anatomy and physiology, while engaging them with key issues relating to contemporary global influences on physical education. This leads to the application of practical and theoretical skills that can be used to access degree courses or transferred into the work place.
A minimum of grades 5/5 at GCSE combined science. If PE studied at GCSE a minimum of grade 5 required. If level 2 sport studied must achieve at least a merit grade. Also visit website for general A level entry requirements.
Pupils are assessed on their practical ability in a range of individual and team sports and will be required to sit two exams. The course also offers students the opportunity to acquire the skills, knowledge and understanding needed should they wish to go on and study a similar course at post-16 level; potentially laying the foundations for a career in the sports industry.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Hillingdon |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Sutton Court Road, Hillingdon, Uxbridge, UB10 9HT |
For key stage 5 students the A-Level in Physical Education offers a wide range of components and content to reflect the range of opportunities available within the sporting sector. The course will provide them with the knowledge needed to understand how the mind and body works through topics such as sports psychology and anatomy and physiology, while engaging them with key issues relating to contemporary global influences on physical education. This leads to the application of practical and theoretical skills that can be used to access degree courses or transferred into the work place.
A minimum of grades 5/5 at GCSE combined science. If PE studied at GCSE a minimum of grade 5 required. If level 2 sport studied must achieve at least a merit grade. Also visit website for general A level entry requirements.
Pupils are assessed on their practical ability in a range of individual and team sports and will be required to sit two exams. The course also offers students the opportunity to acquire the skills, knowledge and understanding needed should they wish to go on and study a similar course at post-16 level; potentially laying the foundations for a career in the sports industry.
