Physical Education / Sports Studies
St Mary's Catholic School - Hertfordshire
01279654901
Windhill, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 2NQ
Course summary

This course will prepare learners for the further study of PE or sports science courses as well as other related subject areas such as psychology, sociology and biology. Learners will also develop the transferable skills that are in demand by further education, higher education and employers in all sectors of industry. The students will study the following units: • Applied anatomy and physiology; • Exercise physiology; • Biomechanics; • Skill acquisition; • Sport psychology; • Sport and society; • Contemporary issues in physical activity and sport.

Entry requirements

Grade 6 in GCSE PE or Distinction in BTEC PE.

How you'll be assessed

Assessment will be in the form of three exams in the summer of 2022, totaling four hours and worth 70%, a practical performance in a sport of their choosing worth 15% and an Evaluation and Analysis of a performance which is in the form of an oral coursework worth 15%. Students who choose this course must participate in club sport at a high level.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast of England
Local AuthorityHertfordshire
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressWindhill, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 2NQ