Physical Education / Sports Studies
Outwood Academy Portland - Nottinghamshire
01909471010
Netherton Road, Worksop, S80 2SF
Course summary

This is an interesting and challenging learning experience, linking key sporting ideas with practical performance and gaining insight into the relationships they have with each other. The development of transferable skills including: decision making, psychological understanding of people, independent thinking, problem solving and analytical skills as well as thinking and acting under pressure. The study of A Level Physical Education opens up a range of possibilities for further study and careers associated with the subject. The course will be delivered by two expert and experienced staff. Students will receive five taught hours per week with an expectation of at least one hours independent study per PE lesson to support the knowledge and understanding. We make use of Google Classroom to set assignments and communicate with students. There is no taught practical element to this course - instead students must demonstrate what level they participate at through video evidence, official records of performance, press write ups etc.

Entry requirements

You must have achieved 5 passes including mathematics and English, where a pass is defined as GCSE 9-4 and pass or better at level 2 BTEC. 6 in GCSE PE

How you'll be assessed

There are four components that students will be assessed in. Three of those components are theory based whilst the other is on practical performance and coursework.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityNottinghamshire
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressNetherton Road, Worksop, S80 2SF