Studying A Level Physical Education will give you a fantastic insight into the amazing world of sport performance. Not only will you have the chance to perform or coach a sport through to the non-exam assessment component, you will also develop a wide ranging knowledge into the ‘how and why’ of physical activity and sport. The combination of physical performance and academic challenge provides an exciting opportunity for pupils. Your can perform, and then through the academic study improve your performance or coaching through application of theory. Physical Education is studied through a range of different contexts and the impact it has on both ours and others’ everyday lives. You will learn the reasons why we do things, why some people outperform others, mentally and physically. You will also delve into the ethical considerations behind the use of drugs and also the influence that modern technology is having in and on physical activity and sport.
GCSE Physical Education is not a pre-requisite for following this subject at A Level, although it does provide useful background information. Generally, candidates should be interested in sport and keen to understand how the human body is able to respond to the demands of the sports environment and the role that sport plays in society. You do not need to be a top class performer, but you must be prepared to take advantage of all the opportunities for improving personal skills that exist outside the curriculum.
1. Physiological factors affecting performance (30% weighting – 2 hour examination) 2. Psychological factors affecting performance (20% weighting – 1 hour examination) 3. Socio-cultural issues in physical activity and sport (20% weighting – 1 hour examination) 4. Performance in Physical Education (30% weighting – non-examination element)
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Suffolk |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £10,869 - £28,486; Boarding £27,838 - £38,556 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | College Road, Framlingham, Woodbridge, IP13 9EY |
Studying A Level Physical Education will give you a fantastic insight into the amazing world of sport performance. Not only will you have the chance to perform or coach a sport through to the non-exam assessment component, you will also develop a wide ranging knowledge into the ‘how and why’ of physical activity and sport. The combination of physical performance and academic challenge provides an exciting opportunity for pupils. Your can perform, and then through the academic study improve your performance or coaching through application of theory. Physical Education is studied through a range of different contexts and the impact it has on both ours and others’ everyday lives. You will learn the reasons why we do things, why some people outperform others, mentally and physically. You will also delve into the ethical considerations behind the use of drugs and also the influence that modern technology is having in and on physical activity and sport.
GCSE Physical Education is not a pre-requisite for following this subject at A Level, although it does provide useful background information. Generally, candidates should be interested in sport and keen to understand how the human body is able to respond to the demands of the sports environment and the role that sport plays in society. You do not need to be a top class performer, but you must be prepared to take advantage of all the opportunities for improving personal skills that exist outside the curriculum.
1. Physiological factors affecting performance (30% weighting – 2 hour examination) 2. Psychological factors affecting performance (20% weighting – 1 hour examination) 3. Socio-cultural issues in physical activity and sport (20% weighting – 1 hour examination) 4. Performance in Physical Education (30% weighting – non-examination element)