Physical Education / Sports Studies
St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College - County Durham
01388603246
Woodhouse Lane, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6JT
Course summary

What will we study? The A-level PE is delivered over 2 years and covers a range of activities. There are two papers sat at the end of Year 11. This makes up 70% of the course. The other 30% is practical assessment in one sport and a written piece of coursework 1. Applied anatomy and physiology 2. Skill acquisition 3. Sport and society 4. Exercise physiology 5. Biomechanical movement 6. Sport psychology 7. Sport and society and the role of technology in physical activity and sport

Entry requirements

5 GCSE's (Above grade C or currently equivalent level 4). Grade 6 at GCSE. Grade 5 at Science.

How you'll be assessed

The A-level PE is delivered over 2 years and covers a range of activities. There are two papers sat at the end of Year 11. This makes up 70% of the course. The other 30% is practical assessment in one sport and a written piece of coursework.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth East
Local AuthorityCounty Durham
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressWoodhouse Lane, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6JT