Physical Education / Sports Studies
Nottingham Girls' High School - Nottingham
01159417663
9 Arboretum Street, Nottingham, NG1 4JB
Course summary

Many aspects of sport are covered in this two-year course. It provides a broad spectrum of sporting knowledge that suits all types of learners and their interests. The content of the AQA A Level in Physical Education is divided into sections. Each section is further subdivided into topic areas. Section 1: Applied anatomy and physiology Section 2: Skill Acquisition Section 3: Sport and Society Section 4: Exercise physiology Section 5: Biomechanical movement Section 6: Sport Psychology Section 7: The role of technology in physical activity and sport Section 8: Applied anatomy and physiology Section 9: Information Processing Section 10: Exercise physiology Section 11: Biomechanical movement Section 12: Sport psychology Section 13: Sport and society and the role of technology in physical activity and sport

Entry requirements

It is not necessary to have studied this subject at GCSE in order to take it at A Level.

How you'll be assessed

Two papers at the end of the two-year course and a non-examined assessment. Paper 1 will cover 3 sections: A two-hour paper (worth 35% of your overall grade) Applied anatomy and physiology Skill Acquisition Sport and society Each section is worth 35 marks and comprises multiple choice, short answer and extended writing questions. Paper 2 will cover 3 sections: A two-hour paper (worth 35% of your overall grade) Exercise physiology and biomechanics Sport Psychology Sports and society and technology and sport Each section is worth 35 marks and comprises multiple choice, short answer and extended writing questions. Non-examined assessment: Practical Performance in Physical Activity and Sport (worth 30% of your overall grade) Students assessed as a performer or coach in the full sided version of an activity plus a written analysis of performance.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityNottingham
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeGirls
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Boarding FeeUnknown
Sixth Form Fee£12,507 - £16,752
Address9 Arboretum Street, Nottingham, NG1 4JB