Physical Education is a combination of Sport, Science, Psychology and Sociology. It is a wonderfully diverse subject that allows you to explore and gain an insight into the exciting world of sports performance, look beyond the classroom and apply Physical Education to your own sporting experiences as well as those of elite performers. The course focuses on the theory behind ‘participation and performance in physical activity as part of a balanced, active and healthy lifestyle’. The specification is designed to allow you to develop an understanding and appreciation of the factors that enable both yourself and others to be physically active as part of a balanced, active and healthy lifestyle. The factors studied will include physiological, psychological and socio-cultural aspects that have an impact on participation and performance in physical activities.
All offers are then subject to candidates achieving a minimum of seven GCSE Grades 9 - 4 (or equivalent), together with appropriate facilitating grades in subjects related to their choice of A level subjects (see 6th Form prospectus for more information). A grade 6 in PE at GCSE is a good grounding but not essential. You should be an accomplished sports performer to at least first team school level in one sport. An interest in reading about sport, watching sport and discussing sport are mandatory.
There are three components that make up this A Level. Two are theoretical and will be assessed by a written exam in each area at the end of the two years (worth 70%). One ongoing component consists of a performance or coaching practical and a written/verbal evaluation and analysis of performance of a sport (worth 30%).
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £37,770 - £42,735 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Day £25,500 - £26,790 |
| Address | Church Lane, Monkton Combe, Bath, BA2 7HG |
Physical Education is a combination of Sport, Science, Psychology and Sociology. It is a wonderfully diverse subject that allows you to explore and gain an insight into the exciting world of sports performance, look beyond the classroom and apply Physical Education to your own sporting experiences as well as those of elite performers. The course focuses on the theory behind ‘participation and performance in physical activity as part of a balanced, active and healthy lifestyle’. The specification is designed to allow you to develop an understanding and appreciation of the factors that enable both yourself and others to be physically active as part of a balanced, active and healthy lifestyle. The factors studied will include physiological, psychological and socio-cultural aspects that have an impact on participation and performance in physical activities.
All offers are then subject to candidates achieving a minimum of seven GCSE Grades 9 - 4 (or equivalent), together with appropriate facilitating grades in subjects related to their choice of A level subjects (see 6th Form prospectus for more information). A grade 6 in PE at GCSE is a good grounding but not essential. You should be an accomplished sports performer to at least first team school level in one sport. An interest in reading about sport, watching sport and discussing sport are mandatory.
There are three components that make up this A Level. Two are theoretical and will be assessed by a written exam in each area at the end of the two years (worth 70%). One ongoing component consists of a performance or coaching practical and a written/verbal evaluation and analysis of performance of a sport (worth 30%).