Studying an A Level in Physical Education will afford students the opportunity to explore the reasons for participation in physical activity and sport, and also those factors affecting optimal performance. Throughout the course, students will scrutinise principles and theories from across the sporting world. This will enable them to not only develop their knowledge of theoretical physical education, but to also cultivate an interest in how that theory is applied in a broader sporting context. Career opportunities for those wishing to further their studies in physical education include employment in the fields of, but not limiting to; sports nutrition, physiotherapy, sports psychology, biomechanics, sports medicine and pedagogy.
Students considering studying Physical Education at A Level should be expected to demonstrate a strong grade in GCSE Physical Education. Students who have not studied Physical Education at GCSE should have performed strongly in GCSE Biology. In addition, to complete the practical element of the course, students must be actively competing in their chosen sport (AQA approved – see specification) throughout their time in the Sixth Form.
Paper 1: 35% Factors affecting participation in physical activity and sport. This is a 2-hour examination. It is worth 105 marks. Paper 2: 35% Factors affecting optimal performance in physical activity and sport. This is a 2-hour examination. It is worth 105 marks. NEA: 15% The practical Non-Examined Assessment is assessed using video footage/live performances and student commentaries. It involves performance/coaching in one AQA approved sport (see specification). It is worth 45 marks. NEA: 15% The written Non-Examined Assessment is assessed through two pieces of written work - Analyses and Evaluations. These pieces are worth a total of 45 marks.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Surrey |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Boys |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £22,572 |
| Address | High Street, Guildford, GU1 3BB |
Studying an A Level in Physical Education will afford students the opportunity to explore the reasons for participation in physical activity and sport, and also those factors affecting optimal performance. Throughout the course, students will scrutinise principles and theories from across the sporting world. This will enable them to not only develop their knowledge of theoretical physical education, but to also cultivate an interest in how that theory is applied in a broader sporting context. Career opportunities for those wishing to further their studies in physical education include employment in the fields of, but not limiting to; sports nutrition, physiotherapy, sports psychology, biomechanics, sports medicine and pedagogy.
Students considering studying Physical Education at A Level should be expected to demonstrate a strong grade in GCSE Physical Education. Students who have not studied Physical Education at GCSE should have performed strongly in GCSE Biology. In addition, to complete the practical element of the course, students must be actively competing in their chosen sport (AQA approved – see specification) throughout their time in the Sixth Form.
Paper 1: 35% Factors affecting participation in physical activity and sport. This is a 2-hour examination. It is worth 105 marks. Paper 2: 35% Factors affecting optimal performance in physical activity and sport. This is a 2-hour examination. It is worth 105 marks. NEA: 15% The practical Non-Examined Assessment is assessed using video footage/live performances and student commentaries. It involves performance/coaching in one AQA approved sport (see specification). It is worth 45 marks. NEA: 15% The written Non-Examined Assessment is assessed through two pieces of written work - Analyses and Evaluations. These pieces are worth a total of 45 marks.