You will study several applied sciences to gain further insight into Sports and Exercise Science building on from GCSE Physical Education. It has similarities to A-Level Physical Education in content but differs in the assessment method, thus suiting pupils who prefer coursework-based assessment without the practical assessment of A-Level. In addition to the sector-specific content, the requirements of the qualification will mean that you will develop the transferable and higher-order skills which are valued by higher education providers and employers. For example, the study of field-based and laboratory-based fitness testing requires you to carry out sport science tests, and then to analyse and draw conclusions from their findings. On both qualifications, you will explore units including: • Functional Anatomy. • Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology. • Coaching for Performance and Fitness. • Biomechanics in Sport and Exercise Science. In addition to these, on the Diploma (2 A-Level equivalent) you will study additional units including Sport and Exercise Physiology, Field-based and Laboratory-based Fitness Testing, Applied Research Methods and Specialised Fitness Training.
These vary for each A-Level subject, but you will need a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 5 or equivalent, including English and Mathematics. Many subjects require grade 6 or above to study them at A Level (please see our subject guides). New students will be given a conditional offer based on their GCSE results, an interview and a reference from their current school. 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or equivalent (1 or 2 A level equivalent)
This course has changed nationally as of September 2020 and now includes both examinations and coursework. The course involves externally assessed units sat as public examinations and controlled assessment in Year 12 with an opportunity to re-sit in January of Year 13. The public examinations in Anatomy and Physiology account for 29% of the total marks for the Extended Certificate and 25% of the Diploma. The three-hour controlled assessment in Sports Psychology accounts for 33% of the total marks for the Extended Certificate and 17% of the Diploma. All other units are written assignments (42% in the Extended Certificate; 54% in the Diploma) which are internally assessed, verified and moderated.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Bristol, City of |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £17,250 |
| Address | Stapleton, Bristol, BS16 1BJ |
You will study several applied sciences to gain further insight into Sports and Exercise Science building on from GCSE Physical Education. It has similarities to A-Level Physical Education in content but differs in the assessment method, thus suiting pupils who prefer coursework-based assessment without the practical assessment of A-Level. In addition to the sector-specific content, the requirements of the qualification will mean that you will develop the transferable and higher-order skills which are valued by higher education providers and employers. For example, the study of field-based and laboratory-based fitness testing requires you to carry out sport science tests, and then to analyse and draw conclusions from their findings. On both qualifications, you will explore units including: • Functional Anatomy. • Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology. • Coaching for Performance and Fitness. • Biomechanics in Sport and Exercise Science. In addition to these, on the Diploma (2 A-Level equivalent) you will study additional units including Sport and Exercise Physiology, Field-based and Laboratory-based Fitness Testing, Applied Research Methods and Specialised Fitness Training.
These vary for each A-Level subject, but you will need a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 5 or equivalent, including English and Mathematics. Many subjects require grade 6 or above to study them at A Level (please see our subject guides). New students will be given a conditional offer based on their GCSE results, an interview and a reference from their current school. 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or equivalent (1 or 2 A level equivalent)
This course has changed nationally as of September 2020 and now includes both examinations and coursework. The course involves externally assessed units sat as public examinations and controlled assessment in Year 12 with an opportunity to re-sit in January of Year 13. The public examinations in Anatomy and Physiology account for 29% of the total marks for the Extended Certificate and 25% of the Diploma. The three-hour controlled assessment in Sports Psychology accounts for 33% of the total marks for the Extended Certificate and 17% of the Diploma. All other units are written assignments (42% in the Extended Certificate; 54% in the Diploma) which are internally assessed, verified and moderated.