Kirkham Grammar School follows the AQA A Level specification for Physical Education. This specification takes a multi-disciplinary approach, encouraging the development of different methods of study and enquiry from a wide range of disciplines, with the focal point being the performer and the performance. This A Level qualification is linear. Academic PE has developed significantly in recent years, with PE featuring as one of the most popular A Level choices at KGS. The school has excellent facilities for the practical elements of the subject, and a variety of resources to support the teaching and learning of our pupils.
Paper 1: Factors affecting participation in physical activity and sport Applied anatomy and physiology Skill acquisition Sport and society 2 hour written paper (35% of A Level) Paper 2: Factors affecting optimal performance in physical activity and sport Exercise physiology and biomechanics Sport psychology Sport and society and technology in sport 2 hour written paper (35% of A Level) Non-exam assessment: Practical performance in a physical activity and sport Pupils are assessed as a performer or coach in the full sided version of one activity. There is also written/verbal analysis of performance. Internal assessment (30% of A Level)
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Ribby Road, Kirkham, Preston, PR4 2BH |
Kirkham Grammar School follows the AQA A Level specification for Physical Education. This specification takes a multi-disciplinary approach, encouraging the development of different methods of study and enquiry from a wide range of disciplines, with the focal point being the performer and the performance. This A Level qualification is linear. Academic PE has developed significantly in recent years, with PE featuring as one of the most popular A Level choices at KGS. The school has excellent facilities for the practical elements of the subject, and a variety of resources to support the teaching and learning of our pupils.
Paper 1: Factors affecting participation in physical activity and sport Applied anatomy and physiology Skill acquisition Sport and society 2 hour written paper (35% of A Level) Paper 2: Factors affecting optimal performance in physical activity and sport Exercise physiology and biomechanics Sport psychology Sport and society and technology in sport 2 hour written paper (35% of A Level) Non-exam assessment: Practical performance in a physical activity and sport Pupils are assessed as a performer or coach in the full sided version of one activity. There is also written/verbal analysis of performance. Internal assessment (30% of A Level)