A Level Physical Education encourages students to immerse themselves in the world of sports and PE with the chance to gain recognition for sports performance (through the non-exam assessment component), and through the theoretical aspects of the course delve into the how and why of physical activity and sport. A Level of Physical Education is an excellent basis for a university degree in sports science, sports management, healthcare, exercise and health and the qualification complements further study in Biology, Physics, Psychology, Nutrition, Sociology, and many other areas. This field of study can open up a range of career opportunities including sports development, sports coaching, physiotherapy, personal training, or becoming one of the next generation of PE teachers. Students can develop a range of practical skills, including communication using appropriate language, dealing with pressure, split-second decision-making, analyzing and evaluating performance, and more.
Grade 6 in GCSE PE is essential. If you have not studied GCSE PE, a Grade 6 in Science and a Grade 5 in English is preferred. Students must be regularly taking part in one sport outside of school.
Unit 1: Physiological Factors Affecting Performance • Applied anatomy and physiology • Exercise physiology • Biomechanics A 2-hour written paper worth 90 marks and 30% of the total A Level Unit 2: Physiological Factors Affecting Performance • Skill acquisition • Sports psychology A 1 hour written paper worth 60 marks and 20% of the total A Level Unit 3: Socio-cultural issues in physical activity & sport • Sport and society • Contemporary issues in physical activity and sport A 1 hour written paper gets 60 marks and 20% of the total A Level Unit 4: Performance in Physical Education • Physical performance • Evaluation and analysis of performance for Improvement (EAPI) Non-exam assessment. Practical performance worth 15% and EAPI also worth 15% of the total A Level
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| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Gloucestershire |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Cider Mill Lane, Chipping Campden, GL55 6HU |
A Level Physical Education encourages students to immerse themselves in the world of sports and PE with the chance to gain recognition for sports performance (through the non-exam assessment component), and through the theoretical aspects of the course delve into the how and why of physical activity and sport. A Level of Physical Education is an excellent basis for a university degree in sports science, sports management, healthcare, exercise and health and the qualification complements further study in Biology, Physics, Psychology, Nutrition, Sociology, and many other areas. This field of study can open up a range of career opportunities including sports development, sports coaching, physiotherapy, personal training, or becoming one of the next generation of PE teachers. Students can develop a range of practical skills, including communication using appropriate language, dealing with pressure, split-second decision-making, analyzing and evaluating performance, and more.
Grade 6 in GCSE PE is essential. If you have not studied GCSE PE, a Grade 6 in Science and a Grade 5 in English is preferred. Students must be regularly taking part in one sport outside of school.
Unit 1: Physiological Factors Affecting Performance • Applied anatomy and physiology • Exercise physiology • Biomechanics A 2-hour written paper worth 90 marks and 30% of the total A Level Unit 2: Physiological Factors Affecting Performance • Skill acquisition • Sports psychology A 1 hour written paper worth 60 marks and 20% of the total A Level Unit 3: Socio-cultural issues in physical activity & sport • Sport and society • Contemporary issues in physical activity and sport A 1 hour written paper gets 60 marks and 20% of the total A Level Unit 4: Performance in Physical Education • Physical performance • Evaluation and analysis of performance for Improvement (EAPI) Non-exam assessment. Practical performance worth 15% and EAPI also worth 15% of the total A Level