Component 1: Scientific Principles of Physical Education Written examination: 2 hours and 30 minutes, 40% of the qualification Content overview: Topic 1: Applied anatomy and physiology Topic 2: Exercise physiology and applied movement analysis Biomechanics is embedded within the content of Topics 1 and 2. Component 2: Psychological and Social Principles of Physical Education Written examination: 2 hours, 30% of the qualification Content overview: Topic 3: Skill acquisition Topic 4: Sport psychology Topic 5: Sport and society Component 3: Practical Sport One chosen sport to be assessed via video evidence and based on performance within that sport, 15% of the qualification Component 4: Performance Analysis and Personal Development Plan Written coursework: 3,500 words, 15% of the qualification
Entry into the Sixth Form is conditional on performance in GCSEs and successful candidates are expected to have at least five grade 4 GCSEs (to include English and mathematics) GCSE minimum grades for acceptance: 6 in Biology and/ or PE
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | West Berkshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £28,500 - £44,355 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £21,900 - £28,470 |
| Address | Reading, RG8 8LA |
Component 1: Scientific Principles of Physical Education Written examination: 2 hours and 30 minutes, 40% of the qualification Content overview: Topic 1: Applied anatomy and physiology Topic 2: Exercise physiology and applied movement analysis Biomechanics is embedded within the content of Topics 1 and 2. Component 2: Psychological and Social Principles of Physical Education Written examination: 2 hours, 30% of the qualification Content overview: Topic 3: Skill acquisition Topic 4: Sport psychology Topic 5: Sport and society Component 3: Practical Sport One chosen sport to be assessed via video evidence and based on performance within that sport, 15% of the qualification Component 4: Performance Analysis and Personal Development Plan Written coursework: 3,500 words, 15% of the qualification
Entry into the Sixth Form is conditional on performance in GCSEs and successful candidates are expected to have at least five grade 4 GCSEs (to include English and mathematics) GCSE minimum grades for acceptance: 6 in Biology and/ or PE