The sports industry is one of the fastest growing sectors of modern society. You only have to look at the rise of performance analysis in Premier League Football or the growth of the Olympic and Paralympic Games to see that, with the right qualifications and passion for sport, there are a huge number of exciting opportunities. This course focuses on relating theory to sport and its impact on the performer. Using theoretical content, students will improve their knowledge, application and analysis skills to understand what it takes to become an elite performer working within the sporting industry. There are seven sections within this diverse course that are complimented by other subjects, particularly, Biology, History and Psychology. This course looks at applied physiology, skill acquisition, the role of sport in society, exercise physiology, biomechanical movement, sport psychology and the role of technology in sport.
Entry for external candidates at 16+ is conditional upon a candidate achieving a minimum of 5 GCSE grades 9 – 5 (or equivalent), including a minimum Grade 6 in the subjects proposed for study at A Level or can provide evidence that they would succeed in the given subject at A Level standard. Physical Education suits students who have a passion for sport; students will enjoy a fast paced and diverse course that covers many subject areas, yet this is underpinned by the student’s application to sport. GCSE PE and A Level Biology may help, but are not a requirement. Competing at a high level in at least one sport will be very advantageous.
There is a non-examined assessment as well as exams at the end of the course. The non-examined assessment is a combination of course work based on analysis and evaluation of a performer (15%), and a practical performance in one sport (15%). The final 70% of the course is based around two examinations, each of two hours. Each paper is broken down into three sections. Within each section there is a combination of multiple choice, short answers and extended writing. There are both 8 and 15 mark questions within each section.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £10,830 - £22,050 |
| Address | Packhorse Road, Gerrards Cross, SL9 8JQ |
The sports industry is one of the fastest growing sectors of modern society. You only have to look at the rise of performance analysis in Premier League Football or the growth of the Olympic and Paralympic Games to see that, with the right qualifications and passion for sport, there are a huge number of exciting opportunities. This course focuses on relating theory to sport and its impact on the performer. Using theoretical content, students will improve their knowledge, application and analysis skills to understand what it takes to become an elite performer working within the sporting industry. There are seven sections within this diverse course that are complimented by other subjects, particularly, Biology, History and Psychology. This course looks at applied physiology, skill acquisition, the role of sport in society, exercise physiology, biomechanical movement, sport psychology and the role of technology in sport.
Entry for external candidates at 16+ is conditional upon a candidate achieving a minimum of 5 GCSE grades 9 – 5 (or equivalent), including a minimum Grade 6 in the subjects proposed for study at A Level or can provide evidence that they would succeed in the given subject at A Level standard. Physical Education suits students who have a passion for sport; students will enjoy a fast paced and diverse course that covers many subject areas, yet this is underpinned by the student’s application to sport. GCSE PE and A Level Biology may help, but are not a requirement. Competing at a high level in at least one sport will be very advantageous.
There is a non-examined assessment as well as exams at the end of the course. The non-examined assessment is a combination of course work based on analysis and evaluation of a performer (15%), and a practical performance in one sport (15%). The final 70% of the course is based around two examinations, each of two hours. Each paper is broken down into three sections. Within each section there is a combination of multiple choice, short answers and extended writing. There are both 8 and 15 mark questions within each section.