Studying Physical Education at A Level enables those with a real interest in sport and PE to undertake a subject where credit can be gained through both their practical and theoretical ability.
It is preferable, but not essential, for students to have studied PE at GCSE. Students should have ability in at least one sport for practical assessment purposes. An interest and passion for sport and related issues is important.
The A Level is taught as a two-year linear course, with assessment occurring after two years. Paper 1: A two-hour written paper (35% of A Level) • Section A: Applied anatomy and physiology. • Section B: Skill acquisition. • Section C: Sport and society. • Each section contains multiple choice questions, short answer questions and extended writing questions. Paper 2: A two-hour written paper (35% of A Level) • Section A: Exercise physiology and biomechanics. • Section B: Sport Psychology. • Section C: Sport and society and technology in sport. • Each section contains multiple choice questions, short answer questions and extended writing questions. Non-exam assessment: (30% of A Level) • Students are assessed as performers/ coaches in a full sided version of their chosen activity. Written analysis of performance; internally assessed, externally moderated.
About Education Provider
| Region | North East |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £18,180; Boarding £32,700 - £35,010 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Newgate, Barnard Castle, DL12 8UN |
Studying Physical Education at A Level enables those with a real interest in sport and PE to undertake a subject where credit can be gained through both their practical and theoretical ability.
It is preferable, but not essential, for students to have studied PE at GCSE. Students should have ability in at least one sport for practical assessment purposes. An interest and passion for sport and related issues is important.
The A Level is taught as a two-year linear course, with assessment occurring after two years. Paper 1: A two-hour written paper (35% of A Level) • Section A: Applied anatomy and physiology. • Section B: Skill acquisition. • Section C: Sport and society. • Each section contains multiple choice questions, short answer questions and extended writing questions. Paper 2: A two-hour written paper (35% of A Level) • Section A: Exercise physiology and biomechanics. • Section B: Sport Psychology. • Section C: Sport and society and technology in sport. • Each section contains multiple choice questions, short answer questions and extended writing questions. Non-exam assessment: (30% of A Level) • Students are assessed as performers/ coaches in a full sided version of their chosen activity. Written analysis of performance; internally assessed, externally moderated.