You will need to demonstrate a high level of motivation and commitment to work independently, demonstrating a desire to succeed. You will be assessed practically in the fully competitive version of one sport as either a performer or coach. You will also be assessed theoretically across six areas; three in Paper 1 and three in Paper 2. Success in A Level PE is heavily reliant on your willingness and ability to compete or coach regularly in sports. This course can lead to a variety of physical education and sports study-related courses in Higher Education. Careers in Teaching, Coaching, Sports Development, Recreational Management, Health, Leisure and Fitness, the Leisure Industry, and Professional Sports are all supported by an A Level in Sport.
Five or more GCSE passes at Grade 5 or above (including a Grade 5 or above in English Language or Literature and a Grade 5 or above in Mathematics).
Paper 1: (35% of final grade) Section A - Applied Anatomy & Physiology. Section B - Skill Acquisition. Section C - Sport & Society. Paper 2: (35% of final grade) Section A - Exercise Physiology & Biomechanics. Section B - Sport Psychology. Section C - Sport & Society and Technology in Sport. Practical Performance: (15% of final grade). Performance Analysis & Evaluation: (15% of final grade).
About Education Provider
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | Barnsley |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Huddersfield Road, Penistone, Sheffield, S36 7BX |
You will need to demonstrate a high level of motivation and commitment to work independently, demonstrating a desire to succeed. You will be assessed practically in the fully competitive version of one sport as either a performer or coach. You will also be assessed theoretically across six areas; three in Paper 1 and three in Paper 2. Success in A Level PE is heavily reliant on your willingness and ability to compete or coach regularly in sports. This course can lead to a variety of physical education and sports study-related courses in Higher Education. Careers in Teaching, Coaching, Sports Development, Recreational Management, Health, Leisure and Fitness, the Leisure Industry, and Professional Sports are all supported by an A Level in Sport.
Five or more GCSE passes at Grade 5 or above (including a Grade 5 or above in English Language or Literature and a Grade 5 or above in Mathematics).
Paper 1: (35% of final grade) Section A - Applied Anatomy & Physiology. Section B - Skill Acquisition. Section C - Sport & Society. Paper 2: (35% of final grade) Section A - Exercise Physiology & Biomechanics. Section B - Sport Psychology. Section C - Sport & Society and Technology in Sport. Practical Performance: (15% of final grade). Performance Analysis & Evaluation: (15% of final grade).