PE enables students to understand the key concepts of coaching, psychology and physiology with a heavy emphasis on the use of technology in modern sport. Opportunities may lead to many career and degree pathways with enhanced inter-personal skills. It enhances employability in a number of people-related industries, sports development and wellbeing enterprises. Sports Science and Physical Education degrees can offer a variety of experiences in a wide ranging environment thus leading to many employment avenues to explore.
Our Sixth Form entry also requires an interview with the Heads of Sixth Form, after which a conditional offer will be made and will be dependent upon agreed GCSE grade requirements. Our standard requirement is Grade 6 or above in the chosen A-Level subjects (or relevant subject), Grade 5 or above in English and Maths and Grade 4 or above in non-related GCSE subjects.
Paper 1 - AQA Specification: Factors affecting participation in physical activity and sport. This written exam has a total of 105 marks (35% of A Level) and is for a duration of 2 hours. • Section A - Applied Anatomy and Physiology (35 Marks) • Section B - Skill Acquisition (35 Marks) • Section C - Sport and Society (35 Marks) Paper 2 - AQA Specification: Factors affecting optimal performance in physical activity and sport. This written exam has a total of 105 marks (35% of A Level) and is for a duration of 2 hours. • Section A - Exercise Physiology and Biomechanics (35 Marks) • Section B - Sports Psychology (35 Marks) • Section C - Sport and Society and Technology in Sport (35 Marks). Paper 1 and Paper 2 equate to 70% of A Level.
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £10,419 - £15,162 |
| Address | Saighton Grange, Saighton, Chester, CH3 6EN |
PE enables students to understand the key concepts of coaching, psychology and physiology with a heavy emphasis on the use of technology in modern sport. Opportunities may lead to many career and degree pathways with enhanced inter-personal skills. It enhances employability in a number of people-related industries, sports development and wellbeing enterprises. Sports Science and Physical Education degrees can offer a variety of experiences in a wide ranging environment thus leading to many employment avenues to explore.
Our Sixth Form entry also requires an interview with the Heads of Sixth Form, after which a conditional offer will be made and will be dependent upon agreed GCSE grade requirements. Our standard requirement is Grade 6 or above in the chosen A-Level subjects (or relevant subject), Grade 5 or above in English and Maths and Grade 4 or above in non-related GCSE subjects.
Paper 1 - AQA Specification: Factors affecting participation in physical activity and sport. This written exam has a total of 105 marks (35% of A Level) and is for a duration of 2 hours. • Section A - Applied Anatomy and Physiology (35 Marks) • Section B - Skill Acquisition (35 Marks) • Section C - Sport and Society (35 Marks) Paper 2 - AQA Specification: Factors affecting optimal performance in physical activity and sport. This written exam has a total of 105 marks (35% of A Level) and is for a duration of 2 hours. • Section A - Exercise Physiology and Biomechanics (35 Marks) • Section B - Sports Psychology (35 Marks) • Section C - Sport and Society and Technology in Sport (35 Marks). Paper 1 and Paper 2 equate to 70% of A Level.