Studying A-Level Physical Education will give you a fantastic insight into the amazing world of sports performance. Not only will you have the chance to perform or coach a sport through the non-exam assessment component, but you will also develop a wide-ranging knowledge into the ‘how and why’ of physical activity and sport. This combination of physical performance and academic challenge provides an exciting opportunity for students. You can perform, and then through the academic study gain the knowledge to improve your performance or coaching, and that of others, though application of the theory. Physical Education is studied though a range of different contexts and the impact it has on both ours and others’ everyday lives becomes clear. 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 on physical activity and sport. Students will have the opportunity to develop skills for a modern world. Progress through the course encourages a wide-ranging set of key skills, including communication using appropriate language, dealing with pressure, split-second decision making, interpreting and analysing data, as well as analysing and evaluating performance so improvements can be made. The development of strong literacy and numeracy skills is also encouraged. The acquisition of such a diverse range of skills is of great benefit to students as they continue their education or transfer into their professional career.
An assessment day is held at Queenswood in the November prior to entry. Applicants are required to sit entrance examinations in the subjects that they plan to study at A-level. We do not stipulate particular GCSE requirements, although Queenswood Sixth Formers will typically have achieved at least six Grade 6 results at GCSE, with Grades 7–9 in the subjects to be studied at A-level.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Girls |
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| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Shepherd's Way, Brookmans Park, Hatfield, AL9 6NS |
Studying A-Level Physical Education will give you a fantastic insight into the amazing world of sports performance. Not only will you have the chance to perform or coach a sport through the non-exam assessment component, but you will also develop a wide-ranging knowledge into the ‘how and why’ of physical activity and sport. This combination of physical performance and academic challenge provides an exciting opportunity for students. You can perform, and then through the academic study gain the knowledge to improve your performance or coaching, and that of others, though application of the theory. Physical Education is studied though a range of different contexts and the impact it has on both ours and others’ everyday lives becomes clear. 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 on physical activity and sport. Students will have the opportunity to develop skills for a modern world. Progress through the course encourages a wide-ranging set of key skills, including communication using appropriate language, dealing with pressure, split-second decision making, interpreting and analysing data, as well as analysing and evaluating performance so improvements can be made. The development of strong literacy and numeracy skills is also encouraged. The acquisition of such a diverse range of skills is of great benefit to students as they continue their education or transfer into their professional career.
An assessment day is held at Queenswood in the November prior to entry. Applicants are required to sit entrance examinations in the subjects that they plan to study at A-level. We do not stipulate particular GCSE requirements, although Queenswood Sixth Formers will typically have achieved at least six Grade 6 results at GCSE, with Grades 7–9 in the subjects to be studied at A-level.