Physical Education / Sports Studies
Course summary
Component 01 Physiological factors affecting performance 1.1 Applied anatomy and physiology 1.2 Exercise physiology 1.3 Biomechanics Component 02 Psychological factors affecting performance 2.1 Skill acquisition 2.2 Sports psychology Component 03 Socio-cultural issues in physical activity and sport 3.1 Sport and Society 3.2 Contemporary issues in physical activity and sport Component 04 Performance in physical education (NEA) 4.1 Performance or coaching of an activity taken from the approved lists 4.2 The Evaluation and Analysis of Performance for Improvement (EAPI) Career paths: The specifications provide a suitable foundation for specialist study on both Physical Education and Sports Studies in higher education and also suitable qualifications for other areas of study. The specifications provide an excellent foundation for candidates intending to pursue careers in teaching and coaching, physiotherapy, radiotherapy, sports development, the leisure industry, recreational management, health leisure and fitness and professional sport.
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 2 gcse qualifications at grade 6.0 or above | — |
GCSE qualifications | 4 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
A Grade 6 or above in GCSE Physical Education and/or a 6 or above in GCSE Science is desirable to follow this course
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Assessment
Paper 1 Physiological factors affecting performance, two hours written paper; Applied anatomy and physiology, Exercise physiology, Biomechanics Paper 2 Psychological factors affecting performance, one hour written paper; Skill acquisition, sports psychology, Paper 3 Socio-cultural issues in physical activity and sport, one hour written paper; Sport and society, Contemporary issues in physical activity and sport. Performance in Physical Education Non-exam assessment (NEA) Performance or Coaching in one chosen activity and an Evaluation and Analysis of Performance for Improvement (EAPI).
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