A Level Physical Education allows students to play to their strengths and gain dynamic, theoretical and practical skills. The A Level specification builds on experience from Key Stage 4 and GCSE to enhance their knowledge and increase understanding of the factors that affect performance and participation in physical activity and sport.
The normal expectation for entry to our Sixth Form is six Grades 9 - 5 or equivalent at GCSE, but we do consider all applications on an individual basis, so if you have any concerns about meeting these grades please come and speak to Mrs C L Wheeler or Mr Smith, our Assistant Principal (Academic). You will need to be playing one sport to a high standard and be prepared to develop it further through school AND club sport. A pre-requisite is participation in a sport out of school and a Grade 7 or above in GCSE PE. Confidence in GCSE Biology will also help.
Paper 1 (35%) • Section A: Applied anatomy and physiology • Section B: Skill acquisition • Section C: Sport and Society Paper 2 (35%) • Section A: Exercise physiology and biomechanics • Section B: Sport psychology • Section C: Sport and society and technology in sport Practical Assessment (30%) Students are assessed as performers or coaches in the full-sided version of one activity. Plus: written/verbal analysis of performance.
About Education Provider
| Region | North East |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £12,207 - £16,299 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £12,207 - £16,299 |
| Address | Farewell Hall, South Road, DH1 3TB |
A Level Physical Education allows students to play to their strengths and gain dynamic, theoretical and practical skills. The A Level specification builds on experience from Key Stage 4 and GCSE to enhance their knowledge and increase understanding of the factors that affect performance and participation in physical activity and sport.
The normal expectation for entry to our Sixth Form is six Grades 9 - 5 or equivalent at GCSE, but we do consider all applications on an individual basis, so if you have any concerns about meeting these grades please come and speak to Mrs C L Wheeler or Mr Smith, our Assistant Principal (Academic). You will need to be playing one sport to a high standard and be prepared to develop it further through school AND club sport. A pre-requisite is participation in a sport out of school and a Grade 7 or above in GCSE PE. Confidence in GCSE Biology will also help.
Paper 1 (35%) • Section A: Applied anatomy and physiology • Section B: Skill acquisition • Section C: Sport and Society Paper 2 (35%) • Section A: Exercise physiology and biomechanics • Section B: Sport psychology • Section C: Sport and society and technology in sport Practical Assessment (30%) Students are assessed as performers or coaches in the full-sided version of one activity. Plus: written/verbal analysis of performance.