Physical Education / Sports Studies
Frensham Heights School - Surrey
01252792561
Rowledge, Farnham, GU10 4EA
Course summary

The PE A-Level allow students to play to their strengths and gain dynamic skills for further education and a healthy future. It takes a multi-disciplinary approach encouraging the development of a range of methods. The course aims to provide greater knowledge, insight and understanding of human performances Do you have a high level of enthusiasm for sport in all its forms? Have you got a sound understanding of the theory aspects from GCSE PE/BTEC Sport? If so, this could be the course for you. This is a demanding course and a lot more time will be spent on theory aspects than the practical ones

Entry requirements

You will need to have a real interest in sport and be prepared to be directly involved in the various sports played at Frensham. You will need to be confident in producing written work: two thirds of the qualification is internally assessed coursework, and one third is externally assessed (comprising two exams and a case study). You will also need a Grade 6 or above in Double Science in order to fully access the course.

How you'll be assessed

70% Theory/ 30% NEA 2 papers of 2 hours: Paper 1: Factors affecting participation in physical activity and sport: applied anatomy and physiology, skill acquisition, sport and society. Paper 2: Factors affecting optimal performance in physical activity and sport: exercise physiology and biomechanics, sport psychology, sport and society and technology in sport. NEA: Students will be assessed as a performer or coach in the full sided version of one activity. Plus verbal/ written analysis of performance, to be internally assessed and externally moderated.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthoritySurrey
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeCo-Educational
ISI ReportView Report
Boarding Fee£27,180 - £37,845
Sixth Form FeeDay £8,565 - £24,255
AddressRowledge, Farnham, GU10 4EA