Ideally you will have a good scientific background, having studied the subject at GCSE. However studying PE at GCSE is an advantage but not essential. It is vital that you are participating regularly at a high level in one sporting activity at school, club, county or regional level; this can be as a performer, coach or official.
There are four units in the whole course: 1 Physiological factors affecting performance – 1 x 2 hour examination 30% Anatomy and Physiology, Exercise Physiology and Biomechanics. 2 Psychological factors affecting performance – 1 x 1 hour examination 20% Skill acquisition, Sports Psychology. 3 Socio-cultural issues in physical activity and sport – 1 x 1 hour examination 20% Sport and society, Contemporary issues in physical activity and sport. 4 Performance in physical education – Non exam assessment 30% Performance in one activity chosen from the approved list (worth 15%). The remaining coursework requires you to evaluate and analyse performance with suggestions to improve.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Warwickshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Boys |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £35,499 - £43,410 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £17,358 |
| Address | Myton Road, Warwick, CV34 6PP |
Ideally you will have a good scientific background, having studied the subject at GCSE. However studying PE at GCSE is an advantage but not essential. It is vital that you are participating regularly at a high level in one sporting activity at school, club, county or regional level; this can be as a performer, coach or official.
There are four units in the whole course: 1 Physiological factors affecting performance – 1 x 2 hour examination 30% Anatomy and Physiology, Exercise Physiology and Biomechanics. 2 Psychological factors affecting performance – 1 x 1 hour examination 20% Skill acquisition, Sports Psychology. 3 Socio-cultural issues in physical activity and sport – 1 x 1 hour examination 20% Sport and society, Contemporary issues in physical activity and sport. 4 Performance in physical education – Non exam assessment 30% Performance in one activity chosen from the approved list (worth 15%). The remaining coursework requires you to evaluate and analyse performance with suggestions to improve.