Offered at examination level are GCSE PE and IB Sports, Exercise and Health Science (SEHS). These qualifications provide students with the opportunity to delve deeper into the fascinating workings of the human body and its multifaceted functions during exercise, physical activity and sport. At GCSE, students investigate the core principles of anatomy, physiology and socio-cultural and well-being issues. Studying these concepts further, often for the first time, allow students to learn the fundamentals of sports science whilst gaining an appreciation for the complex workings of the human body from physical and psychological perspectives. The practical element of this course provides an interesting, personal link for students, prompting them to reflect and think deeper into their own personal experiences of sport and exercise. The IB course covers an exciting and current range of topics; physiology, energy systems and biomechanics as examples. With links to both health and performance, students get the opportunity to participate in practical laboratory settings and probe further into their own interests through independent assessments. The Abbey’s aspiration is that by the time students are ready to leave, they have developed a love of sport, the physical literacy skills and confidence to be able to take part in any sport they wish and a passion for life long sport participation.
The vast majority of the girls in Upper V (Year 11) at The Abbey remain for Sixth Form. Potential new Sixth Formers sit a Sixth Form Entrance Examination (comprising of 2 subject papers) at either Scholarship or Standard level. References are obtained from current Schools and candidates are invited in for interview. Offers are then made, subject to candidates meeting GCSE requirements which are typically: 8 subjects at 5 / Grade B or above with 7/ Grade A or above in subjects to be studied at A level or Higher Level IB. If the subject is only available in the Sixth Form, a 7 /Grade A or above in relevant subjects will be expected e.g. in Maths for Economics.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Reading |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £21,750 |
| Address | 17 Kendrick Road, Reading, RG1 5DZ |
Offered at examination level are GCSE PE and IB Sports, Exercise and Health Science (SEHS). These qualifications provide students with the opportunity to delve deeper into the fascinating workings of the human body and its multifaceted functions during exercise, physical activity and sport. At GCSE, students investigate the core principles of anatomy, physiology and socio-cultural and well-being issues. Studying these concepts further, often for the first time, allow students to learn the fundamentals of sports science whilst gaining an appreciation for the complex workings of the human body from physical and psychological perspectives. The practical element of this course provides an interesting, personal link for students, prompting them to reflect and think deeper into their own personal experiences of sport and exercise. The IB course covers an exciting and current range of topics; physiology, energy systems and biomechanics as examples. With links to both health and performance, students get the opportunity to participate in practical laboratory settings and probe further into their own interests through independent assessments. The Abbey’s aspiration is that by the time students are ready to leave, they have developed a love of sport, the physical literacy skills and confidence to be able to take part in any sport they wish and a passion for life long sport participation.
The vast majority of the girls in Upper V (Year 11) at The Abbey remain for Sixth Form. Potential new Sixth Formers sit a Sixth Form Entrance Examination (comprising of 2 subject papers) at either Scholarship or Standard level. References are obtained from current Schools and candidates are invited in for interview. Offers are then made, subject to candidates meeting GCSE requirements which are typically: 8 subjects at 5 / Grade B or above with 7/ Grade A or above in subjects to be studied at A level or Higher Level IB. If the subject is only available in the Sixth Form, a 7 /Grade A or above in relevant subjects will be expected e.g. in Maths for Economics.