A-Level Physical Education can lead to further study and careers in a wide variety of sport-related industries, including: coaching, teaching and sports development as well as jobs in leisure and recreation. Additionally, pupils who have an A-Level in PE pursue careers in areas such as physiotherapy and sports rehabilitation. The course covers a range of topics and expands on some of the areas covered in GCSE PE. What will I learn on this course? You will gain an in-depth understanding of the human body and the impact that sport or physical activity can have, both physiologically and psychologically. Nutrition, training and technological advances in sport will also be analysed to assess their impact on overall performance. These are just some of the examples of topics that will be covered in preparation for the examined module of the course (70%). 30% is assessed through your practical performance and coursework.
You need to have achieved a minimum of a grade 5 in GCSE PE (it is strongly recommended you have a 6:6 in Combined Science or a 6 in Biology to be considered for this course. You must also be competing regularly in your chosen sport.
In Year 12 you will complete an internal examination. In Year 13 you will sit 3 examinations: - Physiological Factors Affecting Performance (2 hour examination, 30% of your final grade). - Psychological Issues Affecting Performance (1 hour examination, 20% of your final grade). - Socio-cultural Issues in Physical Activity and Sport (1 hour examination, 20% of your final grade). Additionally you will be assessed through an Evaluation and Analysis or Performance for Improvement (EAPI) assessment (15% of your final grade) which involves watching a performance and orally analysing and planning strategies for improvement in a ‘live’ interview scenario. The final 15% of your grade will be the Performance in Physical Activity component, for which it is essential that you are participating and competing in your sport regularly, outside of school.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Windsor and Maidenhead |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| Address | Farm Road, Maidenhead, SL6 5JB |
A-Level Physical Education can lead to further study and careers in a wide variety of sport-related industries, including: coaching, teaching and sports development as well as jobs in leisure and recreation. Additionally, pupils who have an A-Level in PE pursue careers in areas such as physiotherapy and sports rehabilitation. The course covers a range of topics and expands on some of the areas covered in GCSE PE. What will I learn on this course? You will gain an in-depth understanding of the human body and the impact that sport or physical activity can have, both physiologically and psychologically. Nutrition, training and technological advances in sport will also be analysed to assess their impact on overall performance. These are just some of the examples of topics that will be covered in preparation for the examined module of the course (70%). 30% is assessed through your practical performance and coursework.
You need to have achieved a minimum of a grade 5 in GCSE PE (it is strongly recommended you have a 6:6 in Combined Science or a 6 in Biology to be considered for this course. You must also be competing regularly in your chosen sport.
In Year 12 you will complete an internal examination. In Year 13 you will sit 3 examinations: - Physiological Factors Affecting Performance (2 hour examination, 30% of your final grade). - Psychological Issues Affecting Performance (1 hour examination, 20% of your final grade). - Socio-cultural Issues in Physical Activity and Sport (1 hour examination, 20% of your final grade). Additionally you will be assessed through an Evaluation and Analysis or Performance for Improvement (EAPI) assessment (15% of your final grade) which involves watching a performance and orally analysing and planning strategies for improvement in a ‘live’ interview scenario. The final 15% of your grade will be the Performance in Physical Activity component, for which it is essential that you are participating and competing in your sport regularly, outside of school.
