The course takes a multi- disciplinary approach encouraging the development of different methods of enquiry drawn from a range of disciplines. The focus is on participation and performance in physical activity and sport, as part of a balanced, active and healthy lifestyle and encourages you to develop a broad but detailed knowledge of the theoretical aspects that underpin performance sport and physical activity.
- 5 or above at GCSE - 5-5 or above in Combined Science - Five Grade 9 – 4 GCSEs or equivalent, including a grade 4 or above in both Maths and English
Paper 1 (30%) Physiological factors affecting performance, including: • Applied Anatomy and Physiology • Exercise Physiology, and • Biomechanics. Paper 2 (20%) Psychological factors affecting performance, including: • Skill Acquisition, and • Sports Psychology Paper 3 (20%) Socio Cultural issues in physical activity and sport, including: • Sport and Society, and • Contemporary issues in Physical Activity and Sport Non- Examined Assessment (30%) Performance in P.E., including: • Performance or coaching of one sport, and • Analysis of Performance for Improvement (EAPI).
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| Address | Highbury Road, Hitchin, SG4 9RS |
The course takes a multi- disciplinary approach encouraging the development of different methods of enquiry drawn from a range of disciplines. The focus is on participation and performance in physical activity and sport, as part of a balanced, active and healthy lifestyle and encourages you to develop a broad but detailed knowledge of the theoretical aspects that underpin performance sport and physical activity.
- 5 or above at GCSE - 5-5 or above in Combined Science - Five Grade 9 – 4 GCSEs or equivalent, including a grade 4 or above in both Maths and English
Paper 1 (30%) Physiological factors affecting performance, including: • Applied Anatomy and Physiology • Exercise Physiology, and • Biomechanics. Paper 2 (20%) Psychological factors affecting performance, including: • Skill Acquisition, and • Sports Psychology Paper 3 (20%) Socio Cultural issues in physical activity and sport, including: • Sport and Society, and • Contemporary issues in Physical Activity and Sport Non- Examined Assessment (30%) Performance in P.E., including: • Performance or coaching of one sport, and • Analysis of Performance for Improvement (EAPI).