Physical Education aims to develop physical competence and knowledge of movement and safety and enhances our ability to use this knowledge in performing a wide range of activities associated with the development of an active and healthy lifestyle. It encourages analytical thinking about how and why our bodies perform in various ways. What topics will I study for the A Level? • Applied anatomy and physiology • Biomechanical movement • Skill acquisition • Sport psychology • Sport and society • The role of technology in sport
• General requirement: GCSE grade 6 or above (or Grade B or above) in Mathematics and English Language. • Course requirements: ▪ GCSE grade 7, 8 or 9 (or Grade A or A*) in the subjects to be studied. ▪ Students who wish to study subjects in the Sixth Form that are not normally offered at GCSE (Economics, Business, Politics, Psychology, Classical Civilisation) will be expected to achieve GCSE grades in line with our general entry requirements. GCSE Mathematics at grade 7, 8 or 9 (or grade A or A*) is strongly recommended for A Level Economics. A grade 6 or above in GCSE Physical Education is normally required.
Paper 1 – students will sit a written exam 2 hours in length, with multiple-choice, short-answer and extended writing on the topics; of applied anatomy and physiology, skill acquisition, sport and society (35% of A Level) Paper 2 – students will sit a written exam 2 hours in length, with multiple-choice, short-answer and extended writing on the topics; of exercise physiology and biomechanics, sports psychology and sport and society and technology in sport (35% of A Level) Non-assessment – Students are assessed as performers or coaches in the full-sided version of one activity. Plus: written/verbal analysis of performance (30% of A Level)
About Education Provider
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | Bradford |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £15,684 |
| Address | Keighley Road, Bradford, BD9 4JP |
Physical Education aims to develop physical competence and knowledge of movement and safety and enhances our ability to use this knowledge in performing a wide range of activities associated with the development of an active and healthy lifestyle. It encourages analytical thinking about how and why our bodies perform in various ways. What topics will I study for the A Level? • Applied anatomy and physiology • Biomechanical movement • Skill acquisition • Sport psychology • Sport and society • The role of technology in sport
• General requirement: GCSE grade 6 or above (or Grade B or above) in Mathematics and English Language. • Course requirements: ▪ GCSE grade 7, 8 or 9 (or Grade A or A*) in the subjects to be studied. ▪ Students who wish to study subjects in the Sixth Form that are not normally offered at GCSE (Economics, Business, Politics, Psychology, Classical Civilisation) will be expected to achieve GCSE grades in line with our general entry requirements. GCSE Mathematics at grade 7, 8 or 9 (or grade A or A*) is strongly recommended for A Level Economics. A grade 6 or above in GCSE Physical Education is normally required.
Paper 1 – students will sit a written exam 2 hours in length, with multiple-choice, short-answer and extended writing on the topics; of applied anatomy and physiology, skill acquisition, sport and society (35% of A Level) Paper 2 – students will sit a written exam 2 hours in length, with multiple-choice, short-answer and extended writing on the topics; of exercise physiology and biomechanics, sports psychology and sport and society and technology in sport (35% of A Level) Non-assessment – Students are assessed as performers or coaches in the full-sided version of one activity. Plus: written/verbal analysis of performance (30% of A Level)