Students gain an understanding of the scientific and socio-cultural factors that underpin physical activity and demonstrate their ability as either performers or coaches. Students will need to be analytical in their approach to the theory, whilst also developing excellent evaluation techniques. Students will study 3 different areas of Sport: Paper 1 – This paper looks in depth into the understanding of the human anatomy and how this is affected and impacted by sport. Paper 2 & 3 – This unit looks at the skill acquisition, psychology and history of sport. It is designed to look at how to organise sports and be a sports coach/psychologist to improve sports performance.
If students have taken PE at GCSE, they must have achieved at least a grade of 5. Students must achieve at least grade 4 5 in double award science, and grade 4 and 5 in either combination in English language and English literature. For A-level PE, students must be participating to at least a high club standard and be training/competing regularly.
There are 3 areas of assessment for A-Level PE Paper 1 = 35%, Paper 2 = 35%, NEA Coursework = 15% Practical assessment = 15% STUDENTS MUST BE PERFORMING AND TRAINING TO AT LEAST A GOOD CLUB STANDARD IN ONE ACTIVITY AND BE ABLE TO PROVIDE VIDEO EVIDENCE OF THEIR PRACTICAL PERFORMANCE.
About Education Provider
| Region | North East |
| Local Authority | North Tyneside |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Deneholm, Whitley Bay, NE25 9AS |
Students gain an understanding of the scientific and socio-cultural factors that underpin physical activity and demonstrate their ability as either performers or coaches. Students will need to be analytical in their approach to the theory, whilst also developing excellent evaluation techniques. Students will study 3 different areas of Sport: Paper 1 – This paper looks in depth into the understanding of the human anatomy and how this is affected and impacted by sport. Paper 2 & 3 – This unit looks at the skill acquisition, psychology and history of sport. It is designed to look at how to organise sports and be a sports coach/psychologist to improve sports performance.
If students have taken PE at GCSE, they must have achieved at least a grade of 5. Students must achieve at least grade 4 5 in double award science, and grade 4 and 5 in either combination in English language and English literature. For A-level PE, students must be participating to at least a high club standard and be training/competing regularly.
There are 3 areas of assessment for A-Level PE Paper 1 = 35%, Paper 2 = 35%, NEA Coursework = 15% Practical assessment = 15% STUDENTS MUST BE PERFORMING AND TRAINING TO AT LEAST A GOOD CLUB STANDARD IN ONE ACTIVITY AND BE ABLE TO PROVIDE VIDEO EVIDENCE OF THEIR PRACTICAL PERFORMANCE.