Physical Education / Sports Studies
Course summary
The A level Physical Education course offers students the opportunity to combine academic study with practical sporting performance. The course is challenging but engages students with a variety of content. We follow the AQA specification for A level Physical Education. Course content includes: Applied anatomy and physiology Skill acquisition Sport and society Exercise physiology and biomechanics Sport psychology Technology in sport
Entry Requirements
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| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 5 gcse qualifications at grade 5.0 or above | — |
Physical Education | Grade 6 in Physical Education | — |
Combined Science Alternative route | Grade 6-6 in Combined Science | — |
Biology Alternative route | Grade 6 in Biology | — |
Chemistry Alternative route | Grade 6 in Chemistry | — |
Physics Alternative route | Grade 6 in Physics | — |
As published by the school
To adequately prepare for studying A level PE, students should have ideally achieved grade 6 or above in GCSE Physical Education or GCSE Science. 5 or more GCSE passes (grades 9-5) For A level courses, a level 6 or above is required in the subject to be studied (for example, to be able to study A level History, a 6 or more must be achieved at GCSE) If studying a new A level course (for example Psychology or Sociology) GCSE subjects such as English Maths and Science at level 6 may be required. Please note that English and Maths GCSE must be taken if a level 4 has not been achieved.
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Assessment
Assessment Students are assessed in two examinations at the end of year 13. The non-exam assessment consists of practical performance or coaching in one selected sport and written analysis of a performance. Paper 1: Factors affecting participation in physical activity and sport (35%) Paper 2: Factors affecting optimal performance in physical activity and sport (35%) Practical performance in physical activity and sport (15%) Analysis and evaluation of performance (15%)
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