Course information
Physical Education / Sports Studies
St Benedict's School - Ealing
02088622000
54 Eaton Rise, Ealing, W5 2ES
Course summary

Physical Education is a fast-growing area of interest within many differing career pathways including sports medicine, sports marketing, sports psychology and physiotherapy, to name but a few. It is complemented by many of the other A-level subjects as it contains sections on sporting Physiology, Psychology, Sociology, History and contemporary issues. You will study: • Applied anatomy and physiology • Skill acquisition • Sport and society • Exercise physiology • Biomechanical movement • Sport psychology • Sport and society and the role of technology • in physical activity and sport

Entry requirements

Applicants must achieve a minimum of grade 7 in at least five subjects at GCSE/IGCSE. Additionally, applicants must achieve a grade of 6 or higher at GCSE/IGCSE in the subjects they have chosen to study at A level. To study Biology, Chemistry or Physics they must also achieve at least a grade 7 in Mathematics GCSE/IGCSE. In the case of subjects which are new at A level, they should achieve at least a grade 6 in a related subject. The conditional offer will be confirmed on receipt of GCSE results in August 2025.

How you'll be assessed

In addition to two written papers, you will be assessed as a performer or coach in one activity from the list. You will also be required to complete a written/verbal analysis of a sporting performance. To be successful in this A level you will need a genuine interest in all sports, as well as a strong interest in applied anatomy and physiology, exercise physiology and applied movement analysis, psychological and social principles of PE, and sport psychology.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityEaling
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeCo-Educational
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Boarding FeeUnknown
Sixth Form Fee£15,963 - £20,907
Address54 Eaton Rise, Ealing, W5 2ES