Studying Sports Science at A Level will give you a fantastic insight into the amazing world of sports performance. Not only will you have the chance to perform or coach a sport through the non-examined assessment component, you will also develop a wide range of knowledge into the how and why of physical activity and sport.
All students need a minimum of five GCSE passes (any subject) at grade 4 or better to study in Sixth Form. If students achieve an average point score of 8 or higher across all of their GCSEs they can study 4 A Levels or equivalent subjects. Must be actively performing at club level in an individual and/or a team sport.
Paper 1 - Factors affecting participating in physical activity and sport 2 hours - 35% of A Level Paper 2 - Factors affecting optimal performance in physical activity and sport 2 hours - 35% of A Level Assessment 3 - Practical performance in physical activity and sport. 30% of A Level Internally assessed and externally moderated. This section of the course contributes to 30% of the A Level. Students will be assessed as a performer or coach in the full sided version of one activity and then will be assessed in an analysis and evaluation coursework.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Southampton |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £19,995 |
| Address | Wilton Road, Southampton, SO15 5UQ |
Studying Sports Science at A Level will give you a fantastic insight into the amazing world of sports performance. Not only will you have the chance to perform or coach a sport through the non-examined assessment component, you will also develop a wide range of knowledge into the how and why of physical activity and sport.
All students need a minimum of five GCSE passes (any subject) at grade 4 or better to study in Sixth Form. If students achieve an average point score of 8 or higher across all of their GCSEs they can study 4 A Levels or equivalent subjects. Must be actively performing at club level in an individual and/or a team sport.
Paper 1 - Factors affecting participating in physical activity and sport 2 hours - 35% of A Level Paper 2 - Factors affecting optimal performance in physical activity and sport 2 hours - 35% of A Level Assessment 3 - Practical performance in physical activity and sport. 30% of A Level Internally assessed and externally moderated. This section of the course contributes to 30% of the A Level. Students will be assessed as a performer or coach in the full sided version of one activity and then will be assessed in an analysis and evaluation coursework.