If you have the desire to gain a greater understanding of the scientific and socio-cultural factors that underpin physical activity, you love playing sports and are a dedicated sportswoman, then A-level Physical Education is for you. This specific Physical Education subject has been selected to develop your understanding of health, well-being and the human body as well as provide the opportunity for you to continue to engage and compete in sports to a high level. Areas of study will include, anatomy and exercise physiology, biomechanics, skill acquisition, sports psychology, technology in sport and sport in society. Assessment is via a written exam at the end of Year 13 as well as a practical performance in your chosen specialist area as a performer or coach. The practical assessment includes an analysis of your performance in verbal or written feedback. A-level Physical Education is accepted by all top Russell Group universities and will prepare you for further studies in sports science degrees and support related applications in a wide range of subjects including, but not exclusive to, Psychology, Sociology, Biology and Physics. You will develop many transferable skills in demand at university and in the world of work.
For automatic entry into A-level Maths, a grade 8 at GCSE is required. For automatic entry on A-level Science courses, a grade 8 in GCSE Maths and the relevant Science subject is required. Those who don’t achieve a grade 8 may only be permitted onto their chosen courses after discussion with a member of SLT. For students to gain automatic entry into any other A-level subjects, they are required to achieve at least a grade 7 at GCSE in the relevant subject. For subjects which are new at A-level, the following GCSE grades will be used as the best indicators for potential success in the subject and therefore are required for automatic entry: If you are considering studying Physical Education at A-level, you should have a genuine interest in sport and physical activity. We would expect you to be playing your chosen sport at School and club level, studying GCSE PE is desirable but not essential. The entry requirement for Physical Education will be a grade 7 in PE if taken, a 7 in English and a 7 in Biology.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Kingston upon Thames |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £23,085 |
| Address | Surbiton Crescent, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 2JT |
If you have the desire to gain a greater understanding of the scientific and socio-cultural factors that underpin physical activity, you love playing sports and are a dedicated sportswoman, then A-level Physical Education is for you. This specific Physical Education subject has been selected to develop your understanding of health, well-being and the human body as well as provide the opportunity for you to continue to engage and compete in sports to a high level. Areas of study will include, anatomy and exercise physiology, biomechanics, skill acquisition, sports psychology, technology in sport and sport in society. Assessment is via a written exam at the end of Year 13 as well as a practical performance in your chosen specialist area as a performer or coach. The practical assessment includes an analysis of your performance in verbal or written feedback. A-level Physical Education is accepted by all top Russell Group universities and will prepare you for further studies in sports science degrees and support related applications in a wide range of subjects including, but not exclusive to, Psychology, Sociology, Biology and Physics. You will develop many transferable skills in demand at university and in the world of work.
For automatic entry into A-level Maths, a grade 8 at GCSE is required. For automatic entry on A-level Science courses, a grade 8 in GCSE Maths and the relevant Science subject is required. Those who don’t achieve a grade 8 may only be permitted onto their chosen courses after discussion with a member of SLT. For students to gain automatic entry into any other A-level subjects, they are required to achieve at least a grade 7 at GCSE in the relevant subject. For subjects which are new at A-level, the following GCSE grades will be used as the best indicators for potential success in the subject and therefore are required for automatic entry: If you are considering studying Physical Education at A-level, you should have a genuine interest in sport and physical activity. We would expect you to be playing your chosen sport at School and club level, studying GCSE PE is desirable but not essential. The entry requirement for Physical Education will be a grade 7 in PE if taken, a 7 in English and a 7 in Biology.