Physical Education / Sports Studies

Assessment

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.