Physical Education / Sports Studies
Culford School - Suffolk
01284728615
Culford, Bury St Edmunds, IP4 4SN
Course summary

This qualification is linear. All pupils will therefore sit all their exams and submit all their non-exam assessment at the end of the course. The subject content is 70% theory based and 30% practical assessment. Theory Paper one: Physiological factors affecting performance: • Applied anatomy and physiology • Exercise physiology • Biomechanics Paper two: Physiological Factors Affecting Performance: • Skill aquisition • Sport psychology Paper three: Socio-cultural Issues in Physical Activity & Sport: • Sport and society • Contemporary issues in physical activity and sport Practical One choice of physical activity from the list published by the board - 15% Written analysis work - 15%

Entry requirements

GCSE PE Level 6 or above, or a 6 in the sciences.

How you'll be assessed

Assessment of Theory Paper one: Written exam 2 hours 90 marks and 30% of A Level Paper two: Written exam 1 hour 60 marks and 20% of A Level Paper three: Written exam 1 hour 60 marks and 20% of A Level Assessment of Practical Internal followed by live moderation

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast of England
Local AuthoritySuffolk
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeCo-Educational
ISI ReportView Report
Boarding Fee£30,075 - £37,155
Sixth Form FeeDay £23,655
AddressCulford, Bury St Edmunds, IP4 4SN