Course information
Physical Education / Sports Studies
St John Henry Newman Catholic School - Cumberland
01228404942
Scalegate Road, Carlisle, CA2 4NL
Course summary

• You enjoy sport and want to apply the science behind it. • You want to improve your practical skills to make you a more effective performer. • You want to gain a better understanding of how scientific, socio-cultural and environmental factors influence sport and physical activity. • You would like to study a course which provides a foundation for study in Higher Education, for a career in sport/ leisure/ fitness or a range of other job opportunities

Entry requirements

Grade 5 in English; 5 in GCSE PE Grade 5 in science

How you'll be assessed

a) Assessment as a performer in one chosen activity. Pupils will have to demonstrate a mastery of skills, physical attributes and decision-making which helps them to achieve effective performance. OR Assessment as a coach in one chosen activity. Pupils will have to demonstrate that they can plan, deliver and evaluate coaching sessions over a long period of time. b) Assessment through a spoken response. Pupils will have to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of an observed performance in relation to skills, tactics and fitness. In the oral response they will have to explain an action plan for improvement.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityCumberland
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressScalegate Road, Carlisle, CA2 4NL