The Physical Education course provides an essential foundation for higher education courses in Sports Science and future careers in teaching, coaching, the leisure industry, sports nutrition, or psychology. It is also a useful preparation for courses in some areas of medicine, especially physiotherapy. Although there is some practical work in the course, the majority of the work is theoretical, with a strong bias toward scientific inquiry and prospective candidates should consider this carefully.
GCSE Physical Education grade 7 (if studied) OR a Science subject grade 7 (or equivalent). GCSE English grade 7 is also beneficial. Pupils must be competent in one sport as a performer or an official.
Paper 1: Factors affecting participation in physical activity and sport – 35% - Applied anatomy and physiology - Skill acquisition - Sport and society Paper 2: Factors affecting optimal performance in physical activity and sport – 35% - Exercise physiology and biomechanics - Sport psychology - Sport and society and technology in sport. Papers 1 and 2 will be written exams: both 2 hours long. Each paper will be worth 35% of your A-level mark. Questions will consist of multiple choices, short answers, and extended writing. Practical – 30% of final grade. Students are assessed as a performer or coaches in the full-sided version of one activity. Plus: written/verbal analysis of performance. How it's assessed • Internal assessment, external moderation • 90 marks • 30% of A-level
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Scotland Lane, Bartley Green, Birmingham, B32 4BT |
The Physical Education course provides an essential foundation for higher education courses in Sports Science and future careers in teaching, coaching, the leisure industry, sports nutrition, or psychology. It is also a useful preparation for courses in some areas of medicine, especially physiotherapy. Although there is some practical work in the course, the majority of the work is theoretical, with a strong bias toward scientific inquiry and prospective candidates should consider this carefully.
GCSE Physical Education grade 7 (if studied) OR a Science subject grade 7 (or equivalent). GCSE English grade 7 is also beneficial. Pupils must be competent in one sport as a performer or an official.
Paper 1: Factors affecting participation in physical activity and sport – 35% - Applied anatomy and physiology - Skill acquisition - Sport and society Paper 2: Factors affecting optimal performance in physical activity and sport – 35% - Exercise physiology and biomechanics - Sport psychology - Sport and society and technology in sport. Papers 1 and 2 will be written exams: both 2 hours long. Each paper will be worth 35% of your A-level mark. Questions will consist of multiple choices, short answers, and extended writing. Practical – 30% of final grade. Students are assessed as a performer or coaches in the full-sided version of one activity. Plus: written/verbal analysis of performance. How it's assessed • Internal assessment, external moderation • 90 marks • 30% of A-level