A-level Physical Education is a challenging and interesting course which allows students to play to their strengths and gain dynamic theoretical and practical skills for further education or work. Students will develop an understanding of how our bodies react to exercise and the changes that occur when we participate in sporting activity - both physiologically and psychologically. The sociology of sport, the history of sport and contemporary issues in sport are also studied. Students will be encouraged to draw upon their own experiences and apply the theories in practice, which will be important for the detailed answers in both written papers and the coursework. You must have an enthusiasm and passion for sport, and be motivated and eager to learn new and exciting information. You must be driven to always perform to the best of your ability both inside and outside the classroom - being an organised student who can cope with the demands of independent homework, as well as the pressures of classwork, is vital. Finally, you must be willing and confident enough to contribute fully to verbal class discussions. Students will cover seven main topic areas - Applied anatomy and physiology; Skill acquisition; Sport and society; Exercise physiology; Biomechanical movement; Sports psychology; Role of Technology in physical activity and sport. Students will also submit one piece of written coursework, which will incorporate theoretical knowledge drawn from all seven topic areas.
We expect pupils entering Sixth Form to have secured 45 points from their best 8 GCSE grades (grades of 3 or below may not be included). Students new to Dame Allan’s will also be invited to interview. A good level of performance (school/club team) in at least one sport is required. It would be preferable to have a level 6 in Biology GCSE.
There are two written papers at the end of the two-year course. Each paper has a mixture of multiple-choice questions, short answer questions and extended writing questions. Each paper is two hours long and each is worth 35 per cent of the final mark. There is one piece of non-exam assessment (coursework). Students are assessed as a performers or as a coach in one activity from an approved list provided by AQA - worth 15 per cent of the final mark. Students also produce a written, scientific analysis and evaluation of their performance as part of the coursework - worth 15 per cent of the final mark. Overall - Written examinations worth 70 per cent and coursework worth 30 per cent.
About Education Provider
| Region | North East |
| Local Authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £15,999 |
| Address | Fowberry Crescent, Fenham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE4 9YJ |
A-level Physical Education is a challenging and interesting course which allows students to play to their strengths and gain dynamic theoretical and practical skills for further education or work. Students will develop an understanding of how our bodies react to exercise and the changes that occur when we participate in sporting activity - both physiologically and psychologically. The sociology of sport, the history of sport and contemporary issues in sport are also studied. Students will be encouraged to draw upon their own experiences and apply the theories in practice, which will be important for the detailed answers in both written papers and the coursework. You must have an enthusiasm and passion for sport, and be motivated and eager to learn new and exciting information. You must be driven to always perform to the best of your ability both inside and outside the classroom - being an organised student who can cope with the demands of independent homework, as well as the pressures of classwork, is vital. Finally, you must be willing and confident enough to contribute fully to verbal class discussions. Students will cover seven main topic areas - Applied anatomy and physiology; Skill acquisition; Sport and society; Exercise physiology; Biomechanical movement; Sports psychology; Role of Technology in physical activity and sport. Students will also submit one piece of written coursework, which will incorporate theoretical knowledge drawn from all seven topic areas.
We expect pupils entering Sixth Form to have secured 45 points from their best 8 GCSE grades (grades of 3 or below may not be included). Students new to Dame Allan’s will also be invited to interview. A good level of performance (school/club team) in at least one sport is required. It would be preferable to have a level 6 in Biology GCSE.
There are two written papers at the end of the two-year course. Each paper has a mixture of multiple-choice questions, short answer questions and extended writing questions. Each paper is two hours long and each is worth 35 per cent of the final mark. There is one piece of non-exam assessment (coursework). Students are assessed as a performers or as a coach in one activity from an approved list provided by AQA - worth 15 per cent of the final mark. Students also produce a written, scientific analysis and evaluation of their performance as part of the coursework - worth 15 per cent of the final mark. Overall - Written examinations worth 70 per cent and coursework worth 30 per cent.