Sport has a high profile and whether used as a form of leisure, entertainment, business or simply as part of the education system, it involves many sectors of our society and generates opportunities for employment. These opportunities have been enhanced by the expansion of the leisure and fitness industries. This diverse course examines the issues surrounding sport and the many factors that underpin practical performance. It is an academic course with a strong scientific content and ideal for those with an interest in sport. It allows candidates to combine their academic studies with their sporting abilities and can be used for entry into higher education or simply to gain knowledge which has a practical, everyday use.
The requirements for entry to the Sixth Form are six good grades (9 - 6) at GCSE unless there are extenuating circumstances. Given the demands of A-level study, you should have attained at least a grade 7 in the subjects you wish to study at A level (or ideally a grade 9 in Mathematics if you wish to study Further Mathematics). Throughout Year 11 you are given a great deal of guidance to select the course of study that best suits your academic needs and career aspirations.
Factors affecting participation in physical activity and sport • Section A: Applied Anatomy and Physiology • Section B: Skill Acquisition • Section C: Sport and Society • Written Examination: 2 hours For each section, there is a mixture of multiple choice, short answer and extended writing Factors affecting optimal performance in physical activity and sport • Section A: Exercise Physiology and Biomechanics • Section B: Sport Psychology Section C: Sport and Society and Technology in Sport • Written Examination: 2 hours For each section, there is a mixture of multiple choice, short answer and extended writing Non-Examined Assessment: Practical performance in physical activity and sport • Students assessed as a performer or coach in the full sided version of one activity Written analysis and evaluation of practical performance • Internal Assessment, external moderation
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Hampshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £17,985 |
| Address | Farnborough Road, Farnborough, GU14 8AT |
Sport has a high profile and whether used as a form of leisure, entertainment, business or simply as part of the education system, it involves many sectors of our society and generates opportunities for employment. These opportunities have been enhanced by the expansion of the leisure and fitness industries. This diverse course examines the issues surrounding sport and the many factors that underpin practical performance. It is an academic course with a strong scientific content and ideal for those with an interest in sport. It allows candidates to combine their academic studies with their sporting abilities and can be used for entry into higher education or simply to gain knowledge which has a practical, everyday use.
The requirements for entry to the Sixth Form are six good grades (9 - 6) at GCSE unless there are extenuating circumstances. Given the demands of A-level study, you should have attained at least a grade 7 in the subjects you wish to study at A level (or ideally a grade 9 in Mathematics if you wish to study Further Mathematics). Throughout Year 11 you are given a great deal of guidance to select the course of study that best suits your academic needs and career aspirations.
Factors affecting participation in physical activity and sport • Section A: Applied Anatomy and Physiology • Section B: Skill Acquisition • Section C: Sport and Society • Written Examination: 2 hours For each section, there is a mixture of multiple choice, short answer and extended writing Factors affecting optimal performance in physical activity and sport • Section A: Exercise Physiology and Biomechanics • Section B: Sport Psychology Section C: Sport and Society and Technology in Sport • Written Examination: 2 hours For each section, there is a mixture of multiple choice, short answer and extended writing Non-Examined Assessment: Practical performance in physical activity and sport • Students assessed as a performer or coach in the full sided version of one activity Written analysis and evaluation of practical performance • Internal Assessment, external moderation