Physical Education / Sports Studies
Brigshaw High School - Leeds
01132878900
Brigshaw Lane, Allerton Bywater, Castleford, WF10 2HR
Course summary

Studying A Level Physical Education will give you a fantastic insight into the amazing world of sports performance. It builds on pupils’ experiences from Key Stage 4 to enhance their knowledge and increase their understanding of factors that affect performance and participation in sport from grass roots to elite performance.

Entry requirements

Minimum requirement: Grade 5 PE (if studied) and Grade 5s in Sciences, and must be currently playing a competitive sport (please speak to us regarding your competitive sport)

How you'll be assessed

This qualification is linear. Linear means that students will sit all their exams and submit all their non-exam assessments at the end of the course. • Paper one 35% • Paper two 35% • Non examined assessment; practical performance 15 % & Written analysis 15% • Practical performances must be from a fully competitive context and video evidence is required. These are internally assessed and then externally moderated.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionYorkshire and the Humber
Local AuthorityLeeds
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressBrigshaw Lane, Allerton Bywater, Castleford, WF10 2HR