The broad nature of A Level Physical Education allows students to pursue a variety of university courses. Popular routes into Higher Education include Sport Science, Technology in Sport, Sport and Business, Teaching, Sports Development and Management. Additional degree choices include Physiotherapy, Chiropractic Care and Psychology, although students have also gone on to read areas such as Biology at their chosen university. Past students have gone on to study Sports Science at a range of Russell Group Universities and Loughborough and Bath, which are regarded as the top universities for these subject choices. A Level PE is seen by higher education establishments as a scientific subject but equally one that provides valuable personal qualities that sees students settle quickly into university life.
If you are not already a student of Royal High School Bath, and are considering joining the Sixth Form, the first step should be an informal visit to see our Sixth Form facilities. You will also meet the Head, Head of Sixth Form and other members of staff, as well as being able to talk to some of our current Sixth Form students. Entry is dependent on a minimum of six GCSEs at grades 9-6. Candidates are also expected to achieve grades 9-6 in the subjects they wish to study at A Level or at Higher Level in the International Baccalaureate Diploma. In addition, students are required to achieve at least a grade 4 in Maths and English Language GCSE. For some subjects, a grade 6 or above in a related discipline is recommended. For example, Psychology would require grade 6 or above in English, Mathematics and Science. In some subjects, we would recommend continuing to study them only if a grade 7 or higher is achieved at GCSE. More advice will be given about this following results. Students wishing to take Music A Level also need to have Associated Board Grade 4 or above in an instrument or singing.
The A Level PE course is assessed through 2 written papers and a practical moderation in Year 13. Whilst GCSE PE is advantageous, there is no requirement to have studied PE previously as long as students are highly motivated and are regular participants in school sports and external sports clubs. The theoretical component of the course (worth 70% of the final grade) will be taught across the 2 years with the following being the expected split: Year 1: Applied Anatomy and Physiology, skill acquisition, sport and Society, exercise physiology, biomechanics, sports psychology and the role of technology in sport. Year 2: Builds on the concepts covered in Year 1 and includes energy systems, memory, injury prevention and rehabilitation, projectile motion, fluid mechanics, sports psychology and technology. The main focus of Year 1 is participation in sport, whereas the focus in Year 2 shifts towards the elite performer. The practical component of the course (worth 30% of the final grade) is assessed internally, with external moderation. Assessment in practical performance takes places in 1 sport, either as a coach or as a player/performer (15%). Therefore, it is vital that candidates are participating regularly in this sport at school, club and/or representative level. There is a written or verbal presentation to assess a candidate’s ability to analyse and evaluate your performance (15%).
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £34,344 - £40,374 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Day £16,917 - £17,658 |
| Address | Royal High School Bath GDST, Lansdown Road, BA1 5SZ |
The broad nature of A Level Physical Education allows students to pursue a variety of university courses. Popular routes into Higher Education include Sport Science, Technology in Sport, Sport and Business, Teaching, Sports Development and Management. Additional degree choices include Physiotherapy, Chiropractic Care and Psychology, although students have also gone on to read areas such as Biology at their chosen university. Past students have gone on to study Sports Science at a range of Russell Group Universities and Loughborough and Bath, which are regarded as the top universities for these subject choices. A Level PE is seen by higher education establishments as a scientific subject but equally one that provides valuable personal qualities that sees students settle quickly into university life.
If you are not already a student of Royal High School Bath, and are considering joining the Sixth Form, the first step should be an informal visit to see our Sixth Form facilities. You will also meet the Head, Head of Sixth Form and other members of staff, as well as being able to talk to some of our current Sixth Form students. Entry is dependent on a minimum of six GCSEs at grades 9-6. Candidates are also expected to achieve grades 9-6 in the subjects they wish to study at A Level or at Higher Level in the International Baccalaureate Diploma. In addition, students are required to achieve at least a grade 4 in Maths and English Language GCSE. For some subjects, a grade 6 or above in a related discipline is recommended. For example, Psychology would require grade 6 or above in English, Mathematics and Science. In some subjects, we would recommend continuing to study them only if a grade 7 or higher is achieved at GCSE. More advice will be given about this following results. Students wishing to take Music A Level also need to have Associated Board Grade 4 or above in an instrument or singing.
The A Level PE course is assessed through 2 written papers and a practical moderation in Year 13. Whilst GCSE PE is advantageous, there is no requirement to have studied PE previously as long as students are highly motivated and are regular participants in school sports and external sports clubs. The theoretical component of the course (worth 70% of the final grade) will be taught across the 2 years with the following being the expected split: Year 1: Applied Anatomy and Physiology, skill acquisition, sport and Society, exercise physiology, biomechanics, sports psychology and the role of technology in sport. Year 2: Builds on the concepts covered in Year 1 and includes energy systems, memory, injury prevention and rehabilitation, projectile motion, fluid mechanics, sports psychology and technology. The main focus of Year 1 is participation in sport, whereas the focus in Year 2 shifts towards the elite performer. The practical component of the course (worth 30% of the final grade) is assessed internally, with external moderation. Assessment in practical performance takes places in 1 sport, either as a coach or as a player/performer (15%). Therefore, it is vital that candidates are participating regularly in this sport at school, club and/or representative level. There is a written or verbal presentation to assess a candidate’s ability to analyse and evaluate your performance (15%).