Sports Science focuses on having a deeper understanding of the human body and applying scientific theories and principles to optimise health and sporting performance. We offer an innovative and multi-disciplinary approach, actively encouraging different methods of enquiry and learning. Within the classroom, pupils learn about the physiological, psychological and sociological factors that influence the athlete and their performance. Addressing contemporary topics including the impact of ergogenic aids, sports psychology, sports technology and the increasing debate around the commercialisation of sport. At Cheltenham, this course has grown in popularity. It appeals to the inquisitive scientist, high-performing athlete or aspiring physiotherapist. Combining theory with practical performance, pupils are given an excellent basis to develop an understanding of sport science as an academic discipline. The Sports Science Society hosts a variety of debates, presentations and guest speakers. Recent lecturers have included Sports Psychologist Alison Smith, Olympic Silver medalist Robert Hounslow and Paralympian Mel Nicholls. Recent trips to extend the curriculum have included a visit to Bath University and the National Football Centre for hands-on laboratory testing and a workshop from Bristol University’s Mobile Anatomy and Physiology Unit. The pupils’ favourite was the trip to the Olympic velodrome; faced with the opportunity to practically learn biomechanics.
Grade 6 in Physical Education or Biology / Double Award Science.
The Sports Science A Level is examined at the end of the Upper Sixth. The theory examinations form 70% of the overall grade and the NEA (non-examined assessment) marks the additional 30%. The practical element (NEA) involves assessment in one sport/activity (15%) and a written piece of coursework (15%). Modules taught include physiology, skill acquisition, sports psychology and the role of technology in sport. Pupils are assessed on their ability to apply theoretical knowledge to practical situations to optimise performance. This includes answering multiple-choice, shorter questions and writing extended essays to draw together the different modules. Practically, pupils are examined on their performance as well as their capabilities to analyse and evaluate their own and others’ performances. Pupils are assessed in just one sport. As it is modular-based, Sports Science interests pupils with numerous perspectives: physiological (sports technology, energy systems or Newton’s laws and their application to sporting performance), psychological (arousal and attitudes, aggression and its relationship within sport or attribution theories and their effect on performance) or sociological (factors affecting the nature and development of elite performance or sport and ethnicity and functions and policies of sport organisations).
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Gloucestershire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £33,990 - £35,190; Boarding £45,300 - £46,500 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Bath Road, Cheltenham, GL53 7LD |
Sports Science focuses on having a deeper understanding of the human body and applying scientific theories and principles to optimise health and sporting performance. We offer an innovative and multi-disciplinary approach, actively encouraging different methods of enquiry and learning. Within the classroom, pupils learn about the physiological, psychological and sociological factors that influence the athlete and their performance. Addressing contemporary topics including the impact of ergogenic aids, sports psychology, sports technology and the increasing debate around the commercialisation of sport. At Cheltenham, this course has grown in popularity. It appeals to the inquisitive scientist, high-performing athlete or aspiring physiotherapist. Combining theory with practical performance, pupils are given an excellent basis to develop an understanding of sport science as an academic discipline. The Sports Science Society hosts a variety of debates, presentations and guest speakers. Recent lecturers have included Sports Psychologist Alison Smith, Olympic Silver medalist Robert Hounslow and Paralympian Mel Nicholls. Recent trips to extend the curriculum have included a visit to Bath University and the National Football Centre for hands-on laboratory testing and a workshop from Bristol University’s Mobile Anatomy and Physiology Unit. The pupils’ favourite was the trip to the Olympic velodrome; faced with the opportunity to practically learn biomechanics.
Grade 6 in Physical Education or Biology / Double Award Science.
The Sports Science A Level is examined at the end of the Upper Sixth. The theory examinations form 70% of the overall grade and the NEA (non-examined assessment) marks the additional 30%. The practical element (NEA) involves assessment in one sport/activity (15%) and a written piece of coursework (15%). Modules taught include physiology, skill acquisition, sports psychology and the role of technology in sport. Pupils are assessed on their ability to apply theoretical knowledge to practical situations to optimise performance. This includes answering multiple-choice, shorter questions and writing extended essays to draw together the different modules. Practically, pupils are examined on their performance as well as their capabilities to analyse and evaluate their own and others’ performances. Pupils are assessed in just one sport. As it is modular-based, Sports Science interests pupils with numerous perspectives: physiological (sports technology, energy systems or Newton’s laws and their application to sporting performance), psychological (arousal and attitudes, aggression and its relationship within sport or attribution theories and their effect on performance) or sociological (factors affecting the nature and development of elite performance or sport and ethnicity and functions and policies of sport organisations).