This course links the scientific disciplines of physiology, biomechanics and psychology to help you to understand how an elite athlete performs. It also gives you an introduction of how the multi-million pound sporting industry has developed throughout time and the ethical issues that have arisen from striving to be come the ultimate athlete. Physical Education A Level is useful for those who wish to study Sports Science at university and is a facilitating subject for most Science and Psychology related degree courses.
Successful 16+ candidates will usually receive an offer of a place conditional on their performance at the assessment day. The school expects applicants for the Sixth Form to achieve a grade 7 (A) or higher in the subjects they wish to study at A Level and an overall grade profile of at least four grade 7s (A) and no other grades lower than a 6 (B) at GCSE. Candidates should also have demonstrated an excellent attitude to work, and a willingness to contribute to the life of the school. NB: these guidelines are subject to change, please check with the Admissions Registrar email: admissions@reigategrammar.org for further details.
Paper 1 Factors affecting participation in physical activity and sport Section A: Applied anatomy and physiology (35 marks) Section B: Skill acquisition (35 marks) Section C: Sport and society (35 marks) Written Exam: 2 hours Total 105 marks, 35% of A Level Paper 2 Factors affecting optimal performance in physical activity and sport Section A: Exercise physiology and biomechanics (35 marks) Section B: Sports psychology (35 marks) Section C: Sport and society and technology in sport (35 marks) Written exam: 2 hours Total 105 marks, 35% of A Level Paper 3 Practical Performance in physical activity and sport • Student assessed as a performer or coach in a full-sided version of one activity 15% of non-exam assessment • Written/verbal analysis and evaluation of performance. 15% of non-exam assessment Internal assessment, external moderation Total 90 marks, 30% of A Level
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Surrey |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £22,530 - £22,995 |
| Address | Reigate Road, Reigate, RH2 0QS |
This course links the scientific disciplines of physiology, biomechanics and psychology to help you to understand how an elite athlete performs. It also gives you an introduction of how the multi-million pound sporting industry has developed throughout time and the ethical issues that have arisen from striving to be come the ultimate athlete. Physical Education A Level is useful for those who wish to study Sports Science at university and is a facilitating subject for most Science and Psychology related degree courses.
Successful 16+ candidates will usually receive an offer of a place conditional on their performance at the assessment day. The school expects applicants for the Sixth Form to achieve a grade 7 (A) or higher in the subjects they wish to study at A Level and an overall grade profile of at least four grade 7s (A) and no other grades lower than a 6 (B) at GCSE. Candidates should also have demonstrated an excellent attitude to work, and a willingness to contribute to the life of the school. NB: these guidelines are subject to change, please check with the Admissions Registrar email: admissions@reigategrammar.org for further details.
Paper 1 Factors affecting participation in physical activity and sport Section A: Applied anatomy and physiology (35 marks) Section B: Skill acquisition (35 marks) Section C: Sport and society (35 marks) Written Exam: 2 hours Total 105 marks, 35% of A Level Paper 2 Factors affecting optimal performance in physical activity and sport Section A: Exercise physiology and biomechanics (35 marks) Section B: Sports psychology (35 marks) Section C: Sport and society and technology in sport (35 marks) Written exam: 2 hours Total 105 marks, 35% of A Level Paper 3 Practical Performance in physical activity and sport • Student assessed as a performer or coach in a full-sided version of one activity 15% of non-exam assessment • Written/verbal analysis and evaluation of performance. 15% of non-exam assessment Internal assessment, external moderation Total 90 marks, 30% of A Level