A Level Sport Science provides pupils with the opportunity to gain dynamic theoretical and practical skills within the context of sport. The course offers a well-balanced assortment of arts and sciences, so it can be combined with other subjects from either discipline. The course covers a variety of topics, from sport in pre-industrial Britain to modern day commercialisation. 70% of a pupil’s final grade is based on their performance across two exams at the end of Upper Sixth. Performance in one practical sport makes up 15% and the final 15% is assessed through a piece of written coursework.
GCSE Sport Science/PE (at least grade 6) is beneficial as it forms a basic grounding for a greater depth of learning at A Level. Pupils coming from schools which do not offer GCSE Sport Science/PE can still do the A level; however some preparation work will be expected before starting the course. An interest in all aspects of sport, a good level of physical fitness, the ability to perform in at least one sport to a high level is necessary.
Paper 1 – 35% of A level (written exam): Applied anatomy and physiology; Skill acquisition; Sport and society. Paper 2 – 35% of A level (written exam): Exercise physiology and biomechanics; Sport psychology; Sport and society and technology in sport. Coursework 30%: Candidates are assessed as a performer or coach in one activity or sport, plus a written/verbal analysis of performance.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Cambridgeshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £30,555 - £41,880 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £19,965 - £27,660 |
| Address | Trumpington Road, Cambridge, CB2 7AD |
A Level Sport Science provides pupils with the opportunity to gain dynamic theoretical and practical skills within the context of sport. The course offers a well-balanced assortment of arts and sciences, so it can be combined with other subjects from either discipline. The course covers a variety of topics, from sport in pre-industrial Britain to modern day commercialisation. 70% of a pupil’s final grade is based on their performance across two exams at the end of Upper Sixth. Performance in one practical sport makes up 15% and the final 15% is assessed through a piece of written coursework.
GCSE Sport Science/PE (at least grade 6) is beneficial as it forms a basic grounding for a greater depth of learning at A Level. Pupils coming from schools which do not offer GCSE Sport Science/PE can still do the A level; however some preparation work will be expected before starting the course. An interest in all aspects of sport, a good level of physical fitness, the ability to perform in at least one sport to a high level is necessary.
Paper 1 – 35% of A level (written exam): Applied anatomy and physiology; Skill acquisition; Sport and society. Paper 2 – 35% of A level (written exam): Exercise physiology and biomechanics; Sport psychology; Sport and society and technology in sport. Coursework 30%: Candidates are assessed as a performer or coach in one activity or sport, plus a written/verbal analysis of performance.