The multi-disciplinary nature of this subject means that it contains a large spread of topic areas that pupils find interesting, stimulating and relevant. It is a subject that really appeals to those who have an interest in sport and also those who relish applying scientific understanding to performance. There is a large coursework element, so a significant number of marks can be gained outside the examined environment. It is demanding, very definitely is not chasing a ball around a games pitch for two years, and most candidates relate to and enjoy it as a subject.
Places are offered subject to candidates' achieving a minimum of 42 grade points on the best seven GCSEs including English and Maths. Normally we would expect at least a grade 7 (or an A grade) in each subject to be studied in the Lower Sixth and at least a 6 (or a B grade) in English and Maths.
Paper 1: • Written exam 2 hours • 35% of marks • Section A: Applied physiology • Section B: Skill acquisition • Section C: Sport and society • Multiple choice, short answer and extended writing questions Paper 2: • Written exam 2 hours • 35% of marks • Section A: Exercise physiology and biomechanics • Section B: Sport psychology • Section C: Sport and society and technology in sport • Multiple choice, short answer and extended writing questions Coursework: • 30% of marks • Assessed in a practical situation as a performer or coach • And a written analysis of that performance
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £35,871; Boarding £47,340 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Canford Magna, Wimborne, BH21 3AD |
The multi-disciplinary nature of this subject means that it contains a large spread of topic areas that pupils find interesting, stimulating and relevant. It is a subject that really appeals to those who have an interest in sport and also those who relish applying scientific understanding to performance. There is a large coursework element, so a significant number of marks can be gained outside the examined environment. It is demanding, very definitely is not chasing a ball around a games pitch for two years, and most candidates relate to and enjoy it as a subject.
Places are offered subject to candidates' achieving a minimum of 42 grade points on the best seven GCSEs including English and Maths. Normally we would expect at least a grade 7 (or an A grade) in each subject to be studied in the Lower Sixth and at least a 6 (or a B grade) in English and Maths.
Paper 1: • Written exam 2 hours • 35% of marks • Section A: Applied physiology • Section B: Skill acquisition • Section C: Sport and society • Multiple choice, short answer and extended writing questions Paper 2: • Written exam 2 hours • 35% of marks • Section A: Exercise physiology and biomechanics • Section B: Sport psychology • Section C: Sport and society and technology in sport • Multiple choice, short answer and extended writing questions Coursework: • 30% of marks • Assessed in a practical situation as a performer or coach • And a written analysis of that performance