Course content Applied Anatomy and Physiology Skill Acquisition Sport and Society Exercise Physiology Biomechanical Movement Sports Psychology Role or Technology in Physical Activity and Sport Practical Performance as a Performer or Coach in a single team or individual sport.
Grade 6 in GCSE Physical Education. If Physical Education hasn’t been taken at GCSE level then grade 6 in Science as the course content links closely to science especially Biology and Physics. A strong performance in a single sport is essential; ideally this sport should be played to a high level outside of school.
Written exam: 2 x 2 hour papers = 70% Overall grade Practical assessment: practical performance evidenced live or via DVD evidence and a written analysis and evaluation = 30% Overall grade Physical Education can be viewed as a good A-level subject complementing many subject combinations, it has relevance and curriculum cross-over with Biology and Psychology. It is suitable as a subject leading into degree level study in the many of the sports related courses but particularly the following subjects; physiotherapy, sports injury rehabilitation, sport and exercise science, sports coaching and PE teaching.
About Education Provider
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | North Yorkshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £23,196 - £31,005 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Day £9,690 - £15,288 |
| Address | Drax, Selby, YO8 8NL |
Course content Applied Anatomy and Physiology Skill Acquisition Sport and Society Exercise Physiology Biomechanical Movement Sports Psychology Role or Technology in Physical Activity and Sport Practical Performance as a Performer or Coach in a single team or individual sport.
Grade 6 in GCSE Physical Education. If Physical Education hasn’t been taken at GCSE level then grade 6 in Science as the course content links closely to science especially Biology and Physics. A strong performance in a single sport is essential; ideally this sport should be played to a high level outside of school.
Written exam: 2 x 2 hour papers = 70% Overall grade Practical assessment: practical performance evidenced live or via DVD evidence and a written analysis and evaluation = 30% Overall grade Physical Education can be viewed as a good A-level subject complementing many subject combinations, it has relevance and curriculum cross-over with Biology and Psychology. It is suitable as a subject leading into degree level study in the many of the sports related courses but particularly the following subjects; physiotherapy, sports injury rehabilitation, sport and exercise science, sports coaching and PE teaching.