The new OCR specification has been designed to allow students to study Sports Science in an academic setting, enabling them to critically analyse and evaluate their physical performance and apply their experience of practical activity in developing their knowledge and understanding of the subject. The skills covered will enable students to stand out and effectively promote themselves as they progress through and beyond the school environment. The specification encourages students to be challenged, inspired and motivated by the subject, enabling them to make informed decisions about further learning opportunities and possible career pathways related to Sports Science. The course and its delivery will equip students with the knowledge, understanding, skills and values to develop their theoretical and practical performance and also be aware of the benefits of health, fitness and well-being in society today. OCR’s A Level in Physical Education will equip students with both a depth and breadth of knowledge, understanding and skills relating to scientific, socio-cultural and practical aspects of Sports Science. This requires all students to: • understand how physiological and psychological states affect performance • understand how socio-cultural factors influence involvement in physical activity and sport • develop their theoretical knowledge and understanding of the factors that underpin physical activity/sport • develop their ability to analyse and evaluate to improve performance.
Offers of places at 16+ are conditional on applicants achieving our required grades at GCSE, IB MYP or the equivalent foreign examinations. We ask for three 7 grades (or grade A) and above and another three 6 grades (or grade B) and above at GCSE or for IB MYP we require three 6 grades and three 5 grades. These should include English and mathematics and, where applicable, the subjects chosen for IB Higher Level or A-Level. We allocate places on academic merit, considered alongside the potential to contribute to our co-curricular programme. We recommend at least a Grade 6 at I/GCSE in any subject taken at IB Higher Level or A-level; students will not normally be allowed to pursue a subject in which they have attained less than a Grade 5.
Applied anatomy and physiology / Exercise physiology / Biomechanics – 2 hour paper – 30% Skill acquisition / Sports psychology – 1 hour paper – 20% Sport and society / Contemporary issues in physical activity and sport – 1-hour paper – 20% Performance or coaching / Evaluation and analysis of performance for improvement / (EAPI) non-exam assessment – 30%
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Warwickshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £45,990 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £28,890 |
| Address | The Bursary, 10 Little Church Street, Rugby, CV21 3AW |
The new OCR specification has been designed to allow students to study Sports Science in an academic setting, enabling them to critically analyse and evaluate their physical performance and apply their experience of practical activity in developing their knowledge and understanding of the subject. The skills covered will enable students to stand out and effectively promote themselves as they progress through and beyond the school environment. The specification encourages students to be challenged, inspired and motivated by the subject, enabling them to make informed decisions about further learning opportunities and possible career pathways related to Sports Science. The course and its delivery will equip students with the knowledge, understanding, skills and values to develop their theoretical and practical performance and also be aware of the benefits of health, fitness and well-being in society today. OCR’s A Level in Physical Education will equip students with both a depth and breadth of knowledge, understanding and skills relating to scientific, socio-cultural and practical aspects of Sports Science. This requires all students to: • understand how physiological and psychological states affect performance • understand how socio-cultural factors influence involvement in physical activity and sport • develop their theoretical knowledge and understanding of the factors that underpin physical activity/sport • develop their ability to analyse and evaluate to improve performance.
Offers of places at 16+ are conditional on applicants achieving our required grades at GCSE, IB MYP or the equivalent foreign examinations. We ask for three 7 grades (or grade A) and above and another three 6 grades (or grade B) and above at GCSE or for IB MYP we require three 6 grades and three 5 grades. These should include English and mathematics and, where applicable, the subjects chosen for IB Higher Level or A-Level. We allocate places on academic merit, considered alongside the potential to contribute to our co-curricular programme. We recommend at least a Grade 6 at I/GCSE in any subject taken at IB Higher Level or A-level; students will not normally be allowed to pursue a subject in which they have attained less than a Grade 5.
Applied anatomy and physiology / Exercise physiology / Biomechanics – 2 hour paper – 30% Skill acquisition / Sports psychology – 1 hour paper – 20% Sport and society / Contemporary issues in physical activity and sport – 1-hour paper – 20% Performance or coaching / Evaluation and analysis of performance for improvement / (EAPI) non-exam assessment – 30%