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.
Grade 6 in GCSE PE or Distinction in BTEC PE.
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.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
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| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Windhill, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 2NQ |
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.
Grade 6 in GCSE PE or Distinction in BTEC PE.
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.