Physiological Factors – Split into 3 key areas. Anatomy & Physiology: a detailed look into the Muscular, Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems including energy production. Exercise Physiology: covering nutrition, performance enhancement, sports injuries, rehabilitation, and training adaptations. Biomechanics: a detailed look into how the body’s mechanics impact performance, including how swerves and lifts are generated with sports equipment, how forces impact the body’s stability, and modern technologies aimed at improving technique and equipment in sport. Psychological Factors – This component focuses on the psychological factors affecting physical activities and sports. This includes models and theories that affect learning and performance in physical activities, how different methods of training and feedback work, and why their effectiveness differs from person to person. It also includes psychological factors affecting group dynamics and the effects of leadership and stress on performers.
The standard entry requirement to our Sixth Form is five GCSE grades of 4 or above, including English and Maths. Grade 6 in GCSE PE and an ability to play/coach 1 sport to a good standard
70% Theory, 30% Practical (of which 15% is Coursework) 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)
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Dunstall Road, Barton-under-Needwood, Burton-on-Trent, DE13 8AZ |
Physiological Factors – Split into 3 key areas. Anatomy & Physiology: a detailed look into the Muscular, Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems including energy production. Exercise Physiology: covering nutrition, performance enhancement, sports injuries, rehabilitation, and training adaptations. Biomechanics: a detailed look into how the body’s mechanics impact performance, including how swerves and lifts are generated with sports equipment, how forces impact the body’s stability, and modern technologies aimed at improving technique and equipment in sport. Psychological Factors – This component focuses on the psychological factors affecting physical activities and sports. This includes models and theories that affect learning and performance in physical activities, how different methods of training and feedback work, and why their effectiveness differs from person to person. It also includes psychological factors affecting group dynamics and the effects of leadership and stress on performers.
The standard entry requirement to our Sixth Form is five GCSE grades of 4 or above, including English and Maths. Grade 6 in GCSE PE and an ability to play/coach 1 sport to a good standard
70% Theory, 30% Practical (of which 15% is Coursework) 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)