Physical Education / Sports Studies

Entry Requirements

Subject Specific Requirement: Along with in-depth theoretical content, there is a significant practical element to the course and pupils must be physically capable of applying themselves to an adequate standard in a minimum of three sports. There is no doubt that the course suits the more able practical performer, and a strong interest and understanding of a wide range of sporting activities as well as a full commitment to school sport and games sessions, is essential. Pupils undertaking the course should ideally be of an ‘A’ team standard, or the equivalent, in at least one sport. Entry Requirements: To qualify for the Sixth Form at Blue Coat, we expect you to attain at least eight GCSEs at grade 5 or above. Ideally two of these grades must be at grade 7 or above, a further four grades at grade 6 and two at grade 5. In addition, all students are required to have passed both English Language and Mathematics at grade 5 or above.