Physical Education / Sports Studies
Dauntsey's School - Wiltshire
01380814500
West Lavington, Devizes, SN10 4HE
Course summary

A Level Physical Education will continue to follow the OCR Specification. The details below refer to pupils who will take the course as a full A Level. The full specification is available as a .pdf download from the OCR website. This is a two-year course featuring three key components, split into seven modules for assessment. In addition, there is a practical performance and verbal analysis section. The focus of these specifications is on participation and performance in physical activity and sport.

Entry requirements

Minimum I/GCSE Grade 7 on the 9-1 scale in GCSE PE. Candidates who wish to take this course should be under no illusions that it is an easy option. The course has a strong scientific element, but this is balanced by the presence of the social, historical, cultural and contemporary aspects of the syllabus. For acceptance onto the course, pupils should have studied GCSE PE and have achieved a grade 7. Ideally, GCSE results should include grade 6s in the Science subjects (either Dual Award or separately). Pupils should also have achieved a good set of GCSE results, whilst demonstrating a proactive work ethic and high levels of motivation.

How you'll be assessed

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth West
Local AuthorityWiltshire
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeCo-Educational
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Boarding FeeDay £23,730; Boarding £39,270
Sixth Form FeeUnknown
AddressWest Lavington, Devizes, SN10 4HE