Course information
Physical Education / Sports Studies
Edmonton County School - Enfield
02083603158
Little Bury Street, Edmonton, London, N9 9JZ
Course summary

A Level PE allows you to mix theory with practical through studying sports performance, physiology, psychology and contemporary factors that influence PE. This course will enable you understand the body’s response to exercise, the learning of new skills, the relationship between sport and society and the influence the mind has on performance. Unit 01 – Applied anatomy and Physiology Unit 02 – Skill Acquisition Unit 03 – Sport and society Unit 04 – Exercise Physiology and Biomechanics Unit 05 – Sport Psychology Unit 06 – Role of technology in sport

Entry requirements

5 or more 9-4 (A*-C) grades at GCSE including English Lang/Lit and Maths at Grade 4 or above Grade 5 or above in GCSE PE or Distinction in BTEC Sport or Grade 45 in GCSE Combined Science

How you'll be assessed

Paper 1 – Factors affecting participation in physical activity and sport – 2 Hour external exam – worth 35% of A-level. Paper 2 – Factors affecting optimal performance in physical activity and sport – 2 Hour external exam – worth 35% of A-Level.Practical performance – Video evidence of one sport – worth 15% of A-LEVEL Written/verbal analysis of your performance – worth 15% of A-LEVEL.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityEnfield
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed
AddressLittle Bury Street, Edmonton, London, N9 9JZ