Studying A-level physical education will give you a fantastic insight into the amazing world of sports performance. Not only will you have the chance to perform or coach a sport through the non-exam assessment component, but you will also develop a wide-ranging knowledge of the how and why of physical activity and sport. A-level physical education can open up a range of career opportunities including sports development, sports coaching, physiotherapy, personal training or becoming one of the next generation of PE teachers. The transferable skills you learn through your study, such as decision-making and independent thinking are also useful in any career path you choose to take.
Grades 6 in both English and science at GCSE.
Unit 1-30 2-hour written paper • Physical factors affecting performance • Applied anatomy and physiology • Exercise and physiology and biomechanics Unit 2-20 1 hour written paper • Psychological factors • Skill acquisition and sports psychology Unit 3-20 1 hour written paper • Socio-cultural issues in physical activity and sport • Physical activity • Sport and society • Contemporary sporting issues Unit 4-15 Non-written assessment (NEA) • Performance or coaching of an activity in physical education. Unit 5-15 NEA • Evaluation and analysis of performance for improvement (EAPI)
About Education Provider
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | Leeds |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
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| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £11,214 - £12,240 |
| Address | Alwoodley Gates, Harrogate Road, Leeds, LS17 8GS |
Studying A-level physical education will give you a fantastic insight into the amazing world of sports performance. Not only will you have the chance to perform or coach a sport through the non-exam assessment component, but you will also develop a wide-ranging knowledge of the how and why of physical activity and sport. A-level physical education can open up a range of career opportunities including sports development, sports coaching, physiotherapy, personal training or becoming one of the next generation of PE teachers. The transferable skills you learn through your study, such as decision-making and independent thinking are also useful in any career path you choose to take.
Grades 6 in both English and science at GCSE.
Unit 1-30 2-hour written paper • Physical factors affecting performance • Applied anatomy and physiology • Exercise and physiology and biomechanics Unit 2-20 1 hour written paper • Psychological factors • Skill acquisition and sports psychology Unit 3-20 1 hour written paper • Socio-cultural issues in physical activity and sport • Physical activity • Sport and society • Contemporary sporting issues Unit 4-15 Non-written assessment (NEA) • Performance or coaching of an activity in physical education. Unit 5-15 NEA • Evaluation and analysis of performance for improvement (EAPI)