The course is extremely diverse, it allows you to explore and enhance your own sporting ability, but also bridges the academic divide between the arts and sciences. Experience has shown that physical education can be combined with a wide range of other subjects. The course is a natural extension from the GCSE with many similarities in the theoretical components covered. It has a good balance of practical and theory lessons with a slight emphasis on the theory. However, those pupils with a keen interest in sport will be able to relate their practical experiences to the theoretical concepts. More specifically, the theory is based on modular units incorporating: • Anatomy and Exercise Physiology • Sport and Technology • Acquisition of Skill • Sport and Society • Contemporary Studies • Psychology of Sport • Biomechanics
Minimum grade 6 in GCSE PE, GCSE Biology or 6:6 in Double Science, and the potential to play at 1st team level in at least one sport.
The A level is examined at the end of the two years of study with three theory papers. The A level carries a 70%:30% theory to practical weighting. The A level assesses the candidate in just one physical activity over the duration of the course as opposed to three at GCSE PE level. From the practical perspective you would be expected to be representing the school at 1st team level in at least one sport and if you were competing at a higher representative level this would be very advantageous.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Norfolk |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £43,800 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Day £30,570 |
| Address | Cromer Road, Holt, NR25 6EA |
The course is extremely diverse, it allows you to explore and enhance your own sporting ability, but also bridges the academic divide between the arts and sciences. Experience has shown that physical education can be combined with a wide range of other subjects. The course is a natural extension from the GCSE with many similarities in the theoretical components covered. It has a good balance of practical and theory lessons with a slight emphasis on the theory. However, those pupils with a keen interest in sport will be able to relate their practical experiences to the theoretical concepts. More specifically, the theory is based on modular units incorporating: • Anatomy and Exercise Physiology • Sport and Technology • Acquisition of Skill • Sport and Society • Contemporary Studies • Psychology of Sport • Biomechanics
Minimum grade 6 in GCSE PE, GCSE Biology or 6:6 in Double Science, and the potential to play at 1st team level in at least one sport.
The A level is examined at the end of the two years of study with three theory papers. The A level carries a 70%:30% theory to practical weighting. The A level assesses the candidate in just one physical activity over the duration of the course as opposed to three at GCSE PE level. From the practical perspective you would be expected to be representing the school at 1st team level in at least one sport and if you were competing at a higher representative level this would be very advantageous.