Do you enjoy performing, coaching, officiating or watching sport? Equally, are you intrigued by the opportunities that a career in sport could offer? If so, then an A-level in PE is a good place to start. This course will allow pupils who enjoy sport to develop their knowledge and understanding of the various complexities involved in improving sport performance. Pupils will learn about concepts relating to anatomy, exercise physiology, skill acquisition, psychology and sociology in sport. The course content has a 70:30 split between theory and practical work, which is reflected in the assessments detailed below. Whilst there is a challenging practical element to the course, the testing academic content requires the pupil to complete a significant amount of independent research and study.
Pupils looking to take A-level PE should have obtained a minimum of a grade 7 in their GCSE PE course, and a 6 in science (specifically biology) with suitability largely based upon the GCSE theory exam score rather than practical ability. Those wishing to study the subject must be prepared to engage in a great degree of theoretical work.
Students will be assessed in the following topics: • Factors affecting participation in sport (examination) • Factors affecting performance in sport (examination) • Practical and written analysis and performance (non-examination assessment)
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £40,980 - £45,540 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Day £22,800 - £29,220 |
| Address | Shiplake Court, Shiplake, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 4BW |
Do you enjoy performing, coaching, officiating or watching sport? Equally, are you intrigued by the opportunities that a career in sport could offer? If so, then an A-level in PE is a good place to start. This course will allow pupils who enjoy sport to develop their knowledge and understanding of the various complexities involved in improving sport performance. Pupils will learn about concepts relating to anatomy, exercise physiology, skill acquisition, psychology and sociology in sport. The course content has a 70:30 split between theory and practical work, which is reflected in the assessments detailed below. Whilst there is a challenging practical element to the course, the testing academic content requires the pupil to complete a significant amount of independent research and study.
Pupils looking to take A-level PE should have obtained a minimum of a grade 7 in their GCSE PE course, and a 6 in science (specifically biology) with suitability largely based upon the GCSE theory exam score rather than practical ability. Those wishing to study the subject must be prepared to engage in a great degree of theoretical work.
Students will be assessed in the following topics: • Factors affecting participation in sport (examination) • Factors affecting performance in sport (examination) • Practical and written analysis and performance (non-examination assessment)