If you love sports, this course will deepen your understanding of the mental and physical factors that affect performance. You’ll also have the opportunity to improve your skills. Sporting excellence is not essential but you will be assessed either as an athlete or a coach in a sport of your choice. What you’ll study Your academic studies will fall into three main areas: physiology, psychology and socio-cultural issues. You will also look at contemporary issues in sports such as the use of technology, performance-enhancing drugs and the increasing commercialisation of sports. This will involve studying: Applied anatomy, biomechanical movement and physiology, learning how the body works and moves and what happens when we exercise. Sport psychology explores the psychological factors that affect successful performance. Sport and society, studying the relationship between the two and looking at how we gain sports skills. Throughout the course, you’ll be able to put your learning into practice, either by taking part in your chosen sports or by coaching others. Where Physical Education can take you This course is an excellent starting point if you’re considering a career in the health-related fitness industry or want to study physiotherapy at a degree level. All universities and colleges accept it as a qualification. Previous students have gone on to work in dentistry, physiotherapy, chiropractic medicine and teaching/ coaching roles. Others have followed careers not related to sports.
If you're an existing student, entry to the Sixth Form is conditional on you achieving a minimum of six GCSEs at grade 6. You don't have to complete an application form.
How you’ll be assessed You’ll take two written exams, each worth 35% of your final marks, at the end of Year 13. These exams will test your understanding of the factors affecting participation and optimal performance in physical activity and sport. Your own physical and sporting performance will also be assessed. This is worth 30% of your final marks.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Bristol, City of |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £17,085 |
| Address | Berkeley Place, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 1JX |
If you love sports, this course will deepen your understanding of the mental and physical factors that affect performance. You’ll also have the opportunity to improve your skills. Sporting excellence is not essential but you will be assessed either as an athlete or a coach in a sport of your choice. What you’ll study Your academic studies will fall into three main areas: physiology, psychology and socio-cultural issues. You will also look at contemporary issues in sports such as the use of technology, performance-enhancing drugs and the increasing commercialisation of sports. This will involve studying: Applied anatomy, biomechanical movement and physiology, learning how the body works and moves and what happens when we exercise. Sport psychology explores the psychological factors that affect successful performance. Sport and society, studying the relationship between the two and looking at how we gain sports skills. Throughout the course, you’ll be able to put your learning into practice, either by taking part in your chosen sports or by coaching others. Where Physical Education can take you This course is an excellent starting point if you’re considering a career in the health-related fitness industry or want to study physiotherapy at a degree level. All universities and colleges accept it as a qualification. Previous students have gone on to work in dentistry, physiotherapy, chiropractic medicine and teaching/ coaching roles. Others have followed careers not related to sports.
If you're an existing student, entry to the Sixth Form is conditional on you achieving a minimum of six GCSEs at grade 6. You don't have to complete an application form.
How you’ll be assessed You’ll take two written exams, each worth 35% of your final marks, at the end of Year 13. These exams will test your understanding of the factors affecting participation and optimal performance in physical activity and sport. Your own physical and sporting performance will also be assessed. This is worth 30% of your final marks.