Physical Education / Sports Studies

Course summary

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.