Physical Education / Sports Studies
Course summary
Physiological factors affecting performance (01) Applied anatomy and physiology Exercise physiology Biomechanics Psychological factors affecting performance (02) Skill acquisition Sports psychology Socio-cultural issues in physical activity and sport (03) Sport and society Contemporary issues in physical activity and sport Performance in physical education (04) Performance or Coaching Evaluation and Analysis of Performance for Improvement (EAPI)
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 7 gcse qualifications at grade 5.0 or above | — |
Biology | Grade 6 in Biology | — |
Physical Education | Grade 6 in Physical Education | — |
English Language | Grade 5 in English Language | — |
As published by the school
English Lang - 5 Relevant subject - Students also require a grade 6 or above in Physical Education and Biology GCSE Must be actively involved in a sport outside of the Academy. A minimum of seven grade 5s in full course GCSE subjects.
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Assessment
Students sit examinations in their A Level courses at the end of Year 13. All students will take internal end of year examinations at the end of year 12 to determine suitability to continue with the subject in Year 13. Students who do not meet the required pass grade in the Year 12 end of year examinations will not be permitted to progress into Year 13. - Physiological factors affecting performance (01): 90 mark written examination lasting 2 hours and worth 30% of the total A Level. - Psychological factors affecting performance (02): 60 mark written examination lasting 1 hour and worth 20% of the total A Level. - Socio-cultural issues in physical activity and sport (03): 60 mark written examination lasting 1 hour and worth 20% of the total A Level. - Performance in physical education (04): 60 mark non-exam assessment (NEA) worth 30% of the total A Level.
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