Do you have a passion for sport and exercise? Are you fascinated by the human body? Do you want to influence the diet and exercise habits of the nation? Would you like to be the best sports performer that you can be? Have you ever pondered the following questions...Why do some people run faster than others? How does your personality affect your sporting performance? Why do people take drugs in sport? If the answer is yes, then A Level Physical Education could be the subject for you. Studying A Level Physical Education will give you a fascinating insight into the world of sports performance. Not only will you have the chance to perform or coach a sport, you will also develop a wide knowledge into the how and why of physical activity and sport. The combination of physical performance and academic challenge provides an exciting opportunity for students. You will be able to perform and then through academic study improve your performance or coaching using the application of theoretical concepts. You will be equipped with both a depth and breadth of knowledge, understanding and skills related to scientific, socio-cultural and practical aspects of Physical Education. You will also develop the transferable skills of: decision-making, psychological understanding of people, independent thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills as well as being able to think and act under pressure.
To study at the Stephen Perse Sixth Form, you need IELTS 6.0+ and a minimum of a 7 at (I)GCSE in the subjects you wish to study at A Level (or 8 in Maths for Further Maths). Conditional offers based on (I)GCSE results will be made to each individual applicant.
Component 1: Scientific Principles of Physical Education This is a written examination of 2 hours and 30 minutes and is 40% of the qualification. Component 2: Psychological and Social Principles of Physical Education This is a written examination of 2 hours and is 30% of the qualification. Component 3: Practical Performance This is a non-examined assessment: internally assessed and externally moderated. It is 15% of the qualification. Component 4: Performance Analysis and Performance Development Programme This is a non-examined assessment: internally assessed and externally moderated. It is 15% of the qualification.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Cambridgeshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
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| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Union Road, Cambridge, CB2 1HF |
Do you have a passion for sport and exercise? Are you fascinated by the human body? Do you want to influence the diet and exercise habits of the nation? Would you like to be the best sports performer that you can be? Have you ever pondered the following questions...Why do some people run faster than others? How does your personality affect your sporting performance? Why do people take drugs in sport? If the answer is yes, then A Level Physical Education could be the subject for you. Studying A Level Physical Education will give you a fascinating insight into the world of sports performance. Not only will you have the chance to perform or coach a sport, you will also develop a wide knowledge into the how and why of physical activity and sport. The combination of physical performance and academic challenge provides an exciting opportunity for students. You will be able to perform and then through academic study improve your performance or coaching using the application of theoretical concepts. You will be equipped with both a depth and breadth of knowledge, understanding and skills related to scientific, socio-cultural and practical aspects of Physical Education. You will also develop the transferable skills of: decision-making, psychological understanding of people, independent thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills as well as being able to think and act under pressure.
To study at the Stephen Perse Sixth Form, you need IELTS 6.0+ and a minimum of a 7 at (I)GCSE in the subjects you wish to study at A Level (or 8 in Maths for Further Maths). Conditional offers based on (I)GCSE results will be made to each individual applicant.
Component 1: Scientific Principles of Physical Education This is a written examination of 2 hours and 30 minutes and is 40% of the qualification. Component 2: Psychological and Social Principles of Physical Education This is a written examination of 2 hours and is 30% of the qualification. Component 3: Practical Performance This is a non-examined assessment: internally assessed and externally moderated. It is 15% of the qualification. Component 4: Performance Analysis and Performance Development Programme This is a non-examined assessment: internally assessed and externally moderated. It is 15% of the qualification.