Physical Education is the study of human movement, performance and behaviour in relation to sport and exercise. It takes a multi-disciplinary approach encouraging the development of a range of methods. The course aims to provide greater knowledge, insight, analysis and understanding of human performances. Pupils will engage and learn about the physiological and psychological factors affecting performance and the socio cultural issues in sport and physical activity. The course content addresses contemporary topics in sport, such as the impact in the use of ergogenic aids, technology and the increasing commercialisation of sport as well as theoretical understanding of biomechanics, physiology, sports psychology and skill acquisition. The specification gives pupils the opportunity to show their understanding through the evaluation and analysis of competitive performance as well as demonstrate their sporting talent as either a performer or coach.
To enter the Sixth Form, you need to achieve at least six grades 4 to 9 at GCSE or equivalent with at least a grade 6 in any subject to be taken at A level. Please note that we ask for additional entry requirements for some subjects*.
• Paper 1 - Physiological Factors Affecting Performance 30% (2 hrs) • Paper 2 - Psychological Factors Affecting Performance 20% (1 hr) • Paper 3 - Socio-cultural Issues in Physical Activity and Sports 20% (1 hr) • Practical Performance 15% • Evaluating and Analysing Performance for Improvement (EAPI) 15%
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Windsor and Maidenhead |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £28,560; Boarding £42,180 - £45,435 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Wells Lane, Ascot, SL5 7DZ |
Physical Education is the study of human movement, performance and behaviour in relation to sport and exercise. It takes a multi-disciplinary approach encouraging the development of a range of methods. The course aims to provide greater knowledge, insight, analysis and understanding of human performances. Pupils will engage and learn about the physiological and psychological factors affecting performance and the socio cultural issues in sport and physical activity. The course content addresses contemporary topics in sport, such as the impact in the use of ergogenic aids, technology and the increasing commercialisation of sport as well as theoretical understanding of biomechanics, physiology, sports psychology and skill acquisition. The specification gives pupils the opportunity to show their understanding through the evaluation and analysis of competitive performance as well as demonstrate their sporting talent as either a performer or coach.
To enter the Sixth Form, you need to achieve at least six grades 4 to 9 at GCSE or equivalent with at least a grade 6 in any subject to be taken at A level. Please note that we ask for additional entry requirements for some subjects*.
• Paper 1 - Physiological Factors Affecting Performance 30% (2 hrs) • Paper 2 - Psychological Factors Affecting Performance 20% (1 hr) • Paper 3 - Socio-cultural Issues in Physical Activity and Sports 20% (1 hr) • Practical Performance 15% • Evaluating and Analysing Performance for Improvement (EAPI) 15%