The focus of the A Level Physical Education (PE) course is on participation and performance in physical activity as part of a balanced, active and healthy lifestyle. Students who have an interest in Sport Science and health will find A Level PE to be both fascinating and challenging. Areas of study: • Applied anatomy and physiology • Skill acquisition • Sport and society • Exercise physiology • Biomechanical movement • Sport psychology • Sport and society and the role of technology in physical activity and sport
GCSE PE is not required. Students are expected to have achieved success at GCSE in the Sciences. It is anticipated that students applying to join the course will be able to offer a high level of performance of ONE sport, as part of the assessment is based upon practical ability.
Paper 1: Factors affecting participation in physical activity and sport (2 hours) 35% weighting of final qualification Paper 2: Factors affecting optimal performance in physical activity and sport (2 hours) 35% weighting of final qualification The practical module will be assessed by an external moderator during the Lent Term of Year 13. 30% weighting of final qualification. Practical performance in one sport 15%. Written coursework about one sport 15%.
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Derbyshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Derby Road, Long Eaton, Nottingham, NG10 4AD |
The focus of the A Level Physical Education (PE) course is on participation and performance in physical activity as part of a balanced, active and healthy lifestyle. Students who have an interest in Sport Science and health will find A Level PE to be both fascinating and challenging. Areas of study: • Applied anatomy and physiology • Skill acquisition • Sport and society • Exercise physiology • Biomechanical movement • Sport psychology • Sport and society and the role of technology in physical activity and sport
GCSE PE is not required. Students are expected to have achieved success at GCSE in the Sciences. It is anticipated that students applying to join the course will be able to offer a high level of performance of ONE sport, as part of the assessment is based upon practical ability.
Paper 1: Factors affecting participation in physical activity and sport (2 hours) 35% weighting of final qualification Paper 2: Factors affecting optimal performance in physical activity and sport (2 hours) 35% weighting of final qualification The practical module will be assessed by an external moderator during the Lent Term of Year 13. 30% weighting of final qualification. Practical performance in one sport 15%. Written coursework about one sport 15%.