Academic Physical Education is currently taught at GCSE and A Level. It is a challenging subject which examines the physiological, psychological, sociological and technological issues that affect sport and physical activity in a wide range of settings. Both courses are popular and offer the pupils the opportunity to apply their knowledge into the practical setting through their written coursework and practical performances. Pupils learn how the body responds and adapts physically to exercise. Analysis of the respiratory, cardiovascular, dietary, skeletal and muscular systems gives pupils a real insight into how our body is stressed during exercise and what can be done to improve the efficient functioning of each of these systems. Psychological aspects of sports performance are also studied, with topics such as confidence, arousal, aggression, anxiety and motivation analysed so that pupils can see the significant impact that these can have on sporting performance. The final aspect of the course looks at the more social and technological aspects that affect participation. This enables pupils to look at current issues such as equality and discrimination, the effect of drugs in sport, the impact of the media and sponsorship and how technological advances are changing the sporting world. Our GCSE pupils are given the opportunity to experience an ‘Elite Training Day’ at the world class facilities at the University of Bath and our A Level pupils will undertake fitness testing in a laboratory setting, undertake a video analysis session at Cardiff University followed by a two hour track cycling experience at the Welsh National Velodrome. GCSE We follow the AQA specification which divides the course between theory (60% of the overall course) and Non-Examined Assessment (practical and written coursework), covering the final 40%. The theory element examines the human body and movement in physical activity and sport, as well as socio-cultural influences and well-being in physical activity and sport. For the Non-Examined Assessment, pupils are assessed on their performance in the competitive version of three sports (one individual, one team, plus one other) and also produce written analysis and evaluation on how they could bring about improvement in one activity. A LEVEL We again follow the AQA specification which has a similar structure to GCSE, but with even more emphasis on the academic aspects of sport. Theory covers 70% of the course, examining factors affecting participation in physical activity and sport and factors affecting optimal performance in physical activity and sport. The Non-Examined Assessment has only one sport as its focus.
Places for entry into Year 12 will be offered on the basis of a satisfactory report from the pupil’s present school and a series of short interviews with the Headmaster or one of the Deputy Heads, the Head of Sixth Form or a Senior Sixth Form Tutor, and two subject interviews with Heads of Departments. Pupils looking to join the Sixth Form must reach a minimum target for entry, consisting of: GCSE grade 4 or IGCSE grade 4 or C or above in English Language and Mathematics (grades 6 or B or above are preferable). A minimum point score of 54 (taken from the 9 best subjects including English Language and Mathematics) with points taken at face value for numerical grades or for alphabetical grades as follows: 8 points for an A*, 7 for an A, 6 for a B, and 5 for a C. Short courses and grades below 4 or C are not counted for the purposes of entry scores It is recommended that pupils also gain GCSE grade 7 or IGCSE grade 7 or A or above in the subjects chosen for A Level or in allied subjects for A Levels that were not studied at GCSE (eg Physics for Electronics)
Theory covers 70% of the course, examining factors affecting participation in physical activity and sport and factors affecting optimal performance in physical activity and sport. The Non-Examined Assessment has only one sport as its focus.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £16,950 - £17,250 |
| Address | North Road, Bath, BA2 6HU |
Academic Physical Education is currently taught at GCSE and A Level. It is a challenging subject which examines the physiological, psychological, sociological and technological issues that affect sport and physical activity in a wide range of settings. Both courses are popular and offer the pupils the opportunity to apply their knowledge into the practical setting through their written coursework and practical performances. Pupils learn how the body responds and adapts physically to exercise. Analysis of the respiratory, cardiovascular, dietary, skeletal and muscular systems gives pupils a real insight into how our body is stressed during exercise and what can be done to improve the efficient functioning of each of these systems. Psychological aspects of sports performance are also studied, with topics such as confidence, arousal, aggression, anxiety and motivation analysed so that pupils can see the significant impact that these can have on sporting performance. The final aspect of the course looks at the more social and technological aspects that affect participation. This enables pupils to look at current issues such as equality and discrimination, the effect of drugs in sport, the impact of the media and sponsorship and how technological advances are changing the sporting world. Our GCSE pupils are given the opportunity to experience an ‘Elite Training Day’ at the world class facilities at the University of Bath and our A Level pupils will undertake fitness testing in a laboratory setting, undertake a video analysis session at Cardiff University followed by a two hour track cycling experience at the Welsh National Velodrome. GCSE We follow the AQA specification which divides the course between theory (60% of the overall course) and Non-Examined Assessment (practical and written coursework), covering the final 40%. The theory element examines the human body and movement in physical activity and sport, as well as socio-cultural influences and well-being in physical activity and sport. For the Non-Examined Assessment, pupils are assessed on their performance in the competitive version of three sports (one individual, one team, plus one other) and also produce written analysis and evaluation on how they could bring about improvement in one activity. A LEVEL We again follow the AQA specification which has a similar structure to GCSE, but with even more emphasis on the academic aspects of sport. Theory covers 70% of the course, examining factors affecting participation in physical activity and sport and factors affecting optimal performance in physical activity and sport. The Non-Examined Assessment has only one sport as its focus.
Places for entry into Year 12 will be offered on the basis of a satisfactory report from the pupil’s present school and a series of short interviews with the Headmaster or one of the Deputy Heads, the Head of Sixth Form or a Senior Sixth Form Tutor, and two subject interviews with Heads of Departments. Pupils looking to join the Sixth Form must reach a minimum target for entry, consisting of: GCSE grade 4 or IGCSE grade 4 or C or above in English Language and Mathematics (grades 6 or B or above are preferable). A minimum point score of 54 (taken from the 9 best subjects including English Language and Mathematics) with points taken at face value for numerical grades or for alphabetical grades as follows: 8 points for an A*, 7 for an A, 6 for a B, and 5 for a C. Short courses and grades below 4 or C are not counted for the purposes of entry scores It is recommended that pupils also gain GCSE grade 7 or IGCSE grade 7 or A or above in the subjects chosen for A Level or in allied subjects for A Levels that were not studied at GCSE (eg Physics for Electronics)
Theory covers 70% of the course, examining factors affecting participation in physical activity and sport and factors affecting optimal performance in physical activity and sport. The Non-Examined Assessment has only one sport as its focus.