The course is very sports science-based. Whilst there are elements which operate through a practical medium, the large majority of lessons are theoretical. The anatomy and physiology sections of the course deal with how the human body works during exercise and examine the relationship between training and performance. The psychological aspect deals with how we acquire skills and how we can mentally deal with competition. The socio-cultural area looks at the routes to sporting excellence in the UK and the use of technology in sports. For the practical element, you should play at a representative level. If you have a passion for sport and want to learn about how performance can be improved through theoretical learning, then this is the right course for you. You may want to move on to a related career or higher education course or improve your sporting performance.
• A minimum of two grade 7 and four grade 6 at GCSE, normally including grade 6 or equivalent in English and Mathematics. • The required minimum grades for each A Level choice. For Further Mathematics, a grade 8 in GCSE Mathematics is required. For Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or a Modern Foreign Language a grade 7 in the subject is required. For all other subjects, a grade 6 in the appropriate facilitating subject is required; however, a grade 7 is recommended. A minimum Grade 6 in either GCSE Biology or Grade 6/6 in Combined Science, with a minimum Grade 6 on the Biology paper. In addition, a sport must be offered, which must be performed or coached to a high standard. It is not necessary to have studied Physical Education at GCSE to pursue the A Level course.
Unit 1: Physiological factors affecting performance: This unit looks at applied anatomy and physiology, exercise physiology, biomechanics and technology. (30%) Unit 2: Psychological factors affecting performance: Unit two involves skill acquisition and sports psychology. (20%) Unit 3: Socio-cultural issues in physical activity and sport: Pupils will develop a knowledge and understanding of sport and society and contemporary issues in sport. (20%) Unit 4: Performance in physical education: Perform or coach an activity and complete a verbal evaluation and analysis of a sporting performance. (30%)
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Solihull |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £12,429 - £16,875 |
| Address | Warwick Road, Solihull, B91 3DJ |
The course is very sports science-based. Whilst there are elements which operate through a practical medium, the large majority of lessons are theoretical. The anatomy and physiology sections of the course deal with how the human body works during exercise and examine the relationship between training and performance. The psychological aspect deals with how we acquire skills and how we can mentally deal with competition. The socio-cultural area looks at the routes to sporting excellence in the UK and the use of technology in sports. For the practical element, you should play at a representative level. If you have a passion for sport and want to learn about how performance can be improved through theoretical learning, then this is the right course for you. You may want to move on to a related career or higher education course or improve your sporting performance.
• A minimum of two grade 7 and four grade 6 at GCSE, normally including grade 6 or equivalent in English and Mathematics. • The required minimum grades for each A Level choice. For Further Mathematics, a grade 8 in GCSE Mathematics is required. For Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or a Modern Foreign Language a grade 7 in the subject is required. For all other subjects, a grade 6 in the appropriate facilitating subject is required; however, a grade 7 is recommended. A minimum Grade 6 in either GCSE Biology or Grade 6/6 in Combined Science, with a minimum Grade 6 on the Biology paper. In addition, a sport must be offered, which must be performed or coached to a high standard. It is not necessary to have studied Physical Education at GCSE to pursue the A Level course.
Unit 1: Physiological factors affecting performance: This unit looks at applied anatomy and physiology, exercise physiology, biomechanics and technology. (30%) Unit 2: Psychological factors affecting performance: Unit two involves skill acquisition and sports psychology. (20%) Unit 3: Socio-cultural issues in physical activity and sport: Pupils will develop a knowledge and understanding of sport and society and contemporary issues in sport. (20%) Unit 4: Performance in physical education: Perform or coach an activity and complete a verbal evaluation and analysis of a sporting performance. (30%)