Physical Education at A Level will allow you to incorporate a broad base of academic study with an appreciation of how theory can be applied to physical situations. As part of the assessment there will be the opportunity to demonstrate your prowess in your chosen activity.
5 GCSE grades 9 – 5/(iGCSE A*-C) including English 5 and Mathematics 5 AND a GCSE average points score of 5.0, from the top 8 GCSEs taken in the first sitting.
Unit 01 – Physiological Factors Affecting Performance Applied anatomy and physiology Exercise physiology Biomechanics 30% of the A Level 90 Marks: 2 hour written paper Unit 02 – Psychological Factors Affecting Performance Skill Acquisition Skill acquisition Sports psychology 20% of the A Level 60 marks: 1 hour written paper Unit 03 – Socio-cultural Issues in Physical Activity and Sport Contemporary issues in physical activity and sport Sport and society 20% of the A Level 60 marks: 1 hour written paper Unit 04 – Performance or Coaching and Evaluation and Analysis for the Improvement of Performance Core and advanced skills in performing one activity or Core and advanced skills in coaching one activity 30% of the A Level 60 marks (weighted to 90 marks)
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Bolton |
| Ofsted Rating | Requires improvement |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Bradshaw Brow, Bradshaw, Bolton, BL2 3BP |
Physical Education at A Level will allow you to incorporate a broad base of academic study with an appreciation of how theory can be applied to physical situations. As part of the assessment there will be the opportunity to demonstrate your prowess in your chosen activity.
5 GCSE grades 9 – 5/(iGCSE A*-C) including English 5 and Mathematics 5 AND a GCSE average points score of 5.0, from the top 8 GCSEs taken in the first sitting.
Unit 01 – Physiological Factors Affecting Performance Applied anatomy and physiology Exercise physiology Biomechanics 30% of the A Level 90 Marks: 2 hour written paper Unit 02 – Psychological Factors Affecting Performance Skill Acquisition Skill acquisition Sports psychology 20% of the A Level 60 marks: 1 hour written paper Unit 03 – Socio-cultural Issues in Physical Activity and Sport Contemporary issues in physical activity and sport Sport and society 20% of the A Level 60 marks: 1 hour written paper Unit 04 – Performance or Coaching and Evaluation and Analysis for the Improvement of Performance Core and advanced skills in performing one activity or Core and advanced skills in coaching one activity 30% of the A Level 60 marks (weighted to 90 marks)