What is Physical Education? Physical Education is the study of scientific and socio- cultural factors that influence physical activity and elite performance in sport, ranging from why people take drugs, to how personality affects your performance. Course Structure The combination of physical performance and academic challenge provides an exciting opportunity for students. You can perform, and then through the academic study, gain the knowledge to improve yours and others’ performance or coaching though application of the theory. The A Level PE specification content is divided into four components: Component 1: Physiological Factors Affecting Performance Component 2: Psychological Factors Affecting Performance Component 3: Socio-cultural and Contemporary Issues within Physical Education Component 4: Performance within Physical Education Students will have the opportunity to develop a wide- ranging set of key skills, including communication using appropriate language, dealing with pressure, split-second decision making, interpreting and analysing data, as well as analysing and evaluating performance so improvements can be made.
Grade 6 GCSE PE The minimum entry requirement for A Level courses is at least five GCSE passes at grade 6 or higher. In addition, some courses will have specific entry requirements.
Components 1-3 are assessed via written examination papers. Component 4 is internally assessed through practical performance and coursework, then externally moderated.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Westminster |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Boys |
| Address | North Wharf Road, London, W2 1QZ |
What is Physical Education? Physical Education is the study of scientific and socio- cultural factors that influence physical activity and elite performance in sport, ranging from why people take drugs, to how personality affects your performance. Course Structure The combination of physical performance and academic challenge provides an exciting opportunity for students. You can perform, and then through the academic study, gain the knowledge to improve yours and others’ performance or coaching though application of the theory. The A Level PE specification content is divided into four components: Component 1: Physiological Factors Affecting Performance Component 2: Psychological Factors Affecting Performance Component 3: Socio-cultural and Contemporary Issues within Physical Education Component 4: Performance within Physical Education Students will have the opportunity to develop a wide- ranging set of key skills, including communication using appropriate language, dealing with pressure, split-second decision making, interpreting and analysing data, as well as analysing and evaluating performance so improvements can be made.
Grade 6 GCSE PE The minimum entry requirement for A Level courses is at least five GCSE passes at grade 6 or higher. In addition, some courses will have specific entry requirements.
Components 1-3 are assessed via written examination papers. Component 4 is internally assessed through practical performance and coursework, then externally moderated.
