Aims of the course • Develop students’ knowledge, understanding and skills of the principles of Sport and Physical Activity. • Gain an insight into the sector as they investigate opportunities for delivering sport and physical activity to a wide range of participants. • Gain core skills required for employment or further study in the sector such as communication, analysis, organisation and adaptation. The course will involve covering a range of units throughout the 2-year course taken from a variety of topic options, they are: • Body systems and the effects of physical activity • Sports coaching and activity leadership • Sports organisation and development • Working safely in sports, exercise, health and leisure • Physical activity for specific groups • Organisation of sports events • Sports injuries and rehabilitation • Practical skills in sports and physical activities A range of delivery strategies will be used, this will include both theory and practical application. It will also include research and observing or interviewing those who currently work in the sports sector.
An academic requirement for entry into our Sixth Form is a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 5 or above although, in reality, the majority of our students significantly exceed this requirement.
There are two externally assessed units and three internally assessed units. Body Systems and the Effects of Physical Activity and Sports Organisation are both externally assessed through an exam. The first is assessed by a 90-minute written exam made up of multiple, short or long answer questions, and the second is assessed by a 60-minute written exam also made up of short and long answer questions. The other three are internally assessed through a list of criteria, based on the achievement of specified learning outcomes by each student. Each unit has a specified assessment and grading criteria, which are used for grading purposes. Students will be provided with these criteria at the start of a unit and are made aware of their progress throughout and what to do to achieve a higher grade. A completed unit will be awarded a pass, merit or distinction.
About Education Provider
| Region | North East |
| Local Authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Boys |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £24,195 |
| Address | 30 West Avenue, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 4ES |
Aims of the course • Develop students’ knowledge, understanding and skills of the principles of Sport and Physical Activity. • Gain an insight into the sector as they investigate opportunities for delivering sport and physical activity to a wide range of participants. • Gain core skills required for employment or further study in the sector such as communication, analysis, organisation and adaptation. The course will involve covering a range of units throughout the 2-year course taken from a variety of topic options, they are: • Body systems and the effects of physical activity • Sports coaching and activity leadership • Sports organisation and development • Working safely in sports, exercise, health and leisure • Physical activity for specific groups • Organisation of sports events • Sports injuries and rehabilitation • Practical skills in sports and physical activities A range of delivery strategies will be used, this will include both theory and practical application. It will also include research and observing or interviewing those who currently work in the sports sector.
An academic requirement for entry into our Sixth Form is a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 5 or above although, in reality, the majority of our students significantly exceed this requirement.
There are two externally assessed units and three internally assessed units. Body Systems and the Effects of Physical Activity and Sports Organisation are both externally assessed through an exam. The first is assessed by a 90-minute written exam made up of multiple, short or long answer questions, and the second is assessed by a 60-minute written exam also made up of short and long answer questions. The other three are internally assessed through a list of criteria, based on the achievement of specified learning outcomes by each student. Each unit has a specified assessment and grading criteria, which are used for grading purposes. Students will be provided with these criteria at the start of a unit and are made aware of their progress throughout and what to do to achieve a higher grade. A completed unit will be awarded a pass, merit or distinction.