This course is for students who wish to continue studying after GCSE PE. You'll learn through formal teaching in the classroom including lectures, presentations, individual and group project work and debates. You will be expected to undertake private study including research, revision and homework tasks. There will be visits available relevant to the course. A-level PE is recognised as an academic A-level suitable for university, college or other higher education. It is especially useful for careers or higher education courses in: PE/Sport, Sport Science, Science, Recreation/Leisure Management, Physiotherapy, Sports Psychology, Teaching/Coaching, Public Relations, Health & Fitness Industry and Professional Sport but is widely accepted for a lot of other courses/careers, i.e. Police Force, Armed Forces, Business Degrees, Science related degrees.
Students wishing to take A Level PE need a grade 6 or above in GCSE PE. Additionally, students must be regularly taking part in or coaching at least one sport outside of school. To apply for Nether Stowe Sixth Form students require a Grade 4 or above in at least 5 GCSE’s or equivalent qualifications, including either English (Language or Literature) or Maths.
- Theory Exam 1 (2 hours) - Physiological Factors Affecting Performance 90 marks (30% Total A Level) - Theory Exam 2 (1 hour) - Psychological Factors Affecting Performance 60 marks (20% Total A Level) - Theory Exam 3 (1 Hour) - Socio Cultural and Contemporary Issues 60 marks (20% Total A Level) Practical (15%) & - Coursework (15%) - Performance in Physical Education 60 marks (30% Total A Level) All components = 70% Theory, 30% Practical (of which 15% is Coursework)
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Requires improvement |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | St Chad's Road, Lichfield, WS13 7NB |
This course is for students who wish to continue studying after GCSE PE. You'll learn through formal teaching in the classroom including lectures, presentations, individual and group project work and debates. You will be expected to undertake private study including research, revision and homework tasks. There will be visits available relevant to the course. A-level PE is recognised as an academic A-level suitable for university, college or other higher education. It is especially useful for careers or higher education courses in: PE/Sport, Sport Science, Science, Recreation/Leisure Management, Physiotherapy, Sports Psychology, Teaching/Coaching, Public Relations, Health & Fitness Industry and Professional Sport but is widely accepted for a lot of other courses/careers, i.e. Police Force, Armed Forces, Business Degrees, Science related degrees.
Students wishing to take A Level PE need a grade 6 or above in GCSE PE. Additionally, students must be regularly taking part in or coaching at least one sport outside of school. To apply for Nether Stowe Sixth Form students require a Grade 4 or above in at least 5 GCSE’s or equivalent qualifications, including either English (Language or Literature) or Maths.
- Theory Exam 1 (2 hours) - Physiological Factors Affecting Performance 90 marks (30% Total A Level) - Theory Exam 2 (1 hour) - Psychological Factors Affecting Performance 60 marks (20% Total A Level) - Theory Exam 3 (1 Hour) - Socio Cultural and Contemporary Issues 60 marks (20% Total A Level) Practical (15%) & - Coursework (15%) - Performance in Physical Education 60 marks (30% Total A Level) All components = 70% Theory, 30% Practical (of which 15% is Coursework)