Who is this course for? OCR’s A Level in Physical Education will equip learners with both a depth and breadth of knowledge, understanding and skills relating to scientific, socio-cultural and practical aspects of physical education. This course will have confident, independent thinkers and effective decision makers who can operate effectively as individuals or as part of a team — all skills that will enable them to stand out and effectively promote themselves as they progress through life. What is the course about? This course aims to inspire learners to dive deeper into the world of sport from a scientific standpoint, whether this is into an anatomical and physiological view, from a psychological view or from a post-industrial Britain viewpoint into sport. The course also has many transferable skills that can be beneficial into a number of different subjects at university. What can the course lead to? This course will prepare learners for the further study of PE or sports courses such as sport and exercise science, sport psychology, exercise physiology or strength and conditioning to name a few. This also covers related subject areas such as psychology, sociology and biology. Learners will also develop the transferable skills that are in demand by further education, Higher Education and employers in all sectors of industry.
GCSE Level 6+ in PE or GCSE Level 6/6+ in Double Science. All students must achieve at least 5 level 5 grades at GCSE.
Exam 1: Physiological factors affecting performance Exam 2: Psychological factors affecting performance Exam 3: Socio-cultural issues in physical activity and sport NEA: Performance in physical education
About Education Provider
Region | London |
Local Authority | Hammersmith and Fulham |
Ofsted Rating | Good |
Gender Type | Boys |
Address | 532 Fulham Road, London, SW6 5BD |
Who is this course for? OCR’s A Level in Physical Education will equip learners with both a depth and breadth of knowledge, understanding and skills relating to scientific, socio-cultural and practical aspects of physical education. This course will have confident, independent thinkers and effective decision makers who can operate effectively as individuals or as part of a team — all skills that will enable them to stand out and effectively promote themselves as they progress through life. What is the course about? This course aims to inspire learners to dive deeper into the world of sport from a scientific standpoint, whether this is into an anatomical and physiological view, from a psychological view or from a post-industrial Britain viewpoint into sport. The course also has many transferable skills that can be beneficial into a number of different subjects at university. What can the course lead to? This course will prepare learners for the further study of PE or sports courses such as sport and exercise science, sport psychology, exercise physiology or strength and conditioning to name a few. This also covers related subject areas such as psychology, sociology and biology. Learners will also develop the transferable skills that are in demand by further education, Higher Education and employers in all sectors of industry.
GCSE Level 6+ in PE or GCSE Level 6/6+ in Double Science. All students must achieve at least 5 level 5 grades at GCSE.
Exam 1: Physiological factors affecting performance Exam 2: Psychological factors affecting performance Exam 3: Socio-cultural issues in physical activity and sport NEA: Performance in physical education