Physical Education / Sports Studies
The Chauncy School - Hertfordshire
01920411200
Park Road, Ware, SG12 0DP
Course summary

A Level PE is an exciting and refreshing course that allows pupils to play to their strengths and gain dynamic theoretical and practical skills for further education or work. The topics reflect several contemporary changes in sport today which makes this course an engaging one to study. This course allows pupils to study the theory of sport and demonstrate their practical ability in a sport of their choice. Students study 6 theoretical units covering a wide range of topics from exercise physiology to the role of technology in sports.

Entry requirements

GCSE, OCRN or BTEC equivalent exam entry requirement of 5+ 9 – 4 grades (A* – C in the legacy system). To study A-level PE at Chauncy you will need to achieve a 4 grade in GCSE PE. It is ideal for anyone who studied PE at GCSE and supports progression to Higher Education to study a sports degree or other related degree programme, including: • Sports and exercise science • Sports studies • Physiotherapy • Sports therapy • Sports management • Teaching • Nutrition/Dietician

How you'll be assessed

Paper 1: Factoring affecting participation in physical activity and sport Section A – Applied anatomy and physiology Section B – Skill acquisition Section C – Sport and Society • Written exam: 2 hours • 35% of A level Paper 2: Factoring affecting optimal performance in physical activity and sport Section A – Exercise physiology and biomechanics Section B – Skill psychology Section C – Sport and society and technology in sport • Written exam: 2 hours • 35% of A level Non-exam assessment: Practical performance in physical activity and sport Students assessed as a performer or coach in the full-sided version of one activity Plus: written/verbal analysis of performance • Internal assessment • External moderation • 30% of A level

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast of England
Local AuthorityHertfordshire
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressPark Road, Ware, SG12 0DP