Physical Education / Sports Studies
St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy - Blackburn with Darwen
01254604000
Duckworth Street, Blackburn, BB2 2JR
Course summary

You study modern day issues such as drugs, hooliganism and the Olympics. There is also an anatomy and physiology section and a course related to the psychology of learning skills. At A2 we follow courses on the History of Sport, Exercise Physiology and a comparison of sport in Australia and USA with the UK. There is a two hour theory examination in June( AS).

Entry requirements

-At least 5 GCSE passes. Two of these will need to be at grade 5 or higher, with a further three at grade 4 or higher. - 6 in PE and regular participation in at least 1 sport. If you achieve a 5 in PE, you may be accepted with a 6 in English Language/Literature or a Science.

How you'll be assessed

AS exams at the end of Year12 and A Level exams at the end of Year 13.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityBlackburn with Darwen
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressDuckworth Street, Blackburn, BB2 2JR