A Level Physical Education
Clitheroe Royal Grammar School - Lancashire
01200 423118
York Street, Clitheroe, BB7 2DJ
Course summary

Physical Education is a fascinating, diverse and modern subject. It covers scientific aspects such as anatomy and physiology as well as socio-cultural issues such the media and drugs in sport. Sport Science is one of the most popular university courses and students at CRGS often go on to study at the world-leading Loughborough University.

Entry requirements

Students must have either 2 GCSEs in Combined Science at grade 5 or above (i.e. grade 5 or above in both) or at least grade 5 in GCSE Biology or at least grade 5 in GCSE Physics. Students must be regularly competing or coaching in one of the JQC approved activities outside of school and must be committed to continue with this throughout the two year course. If coaching, students will be expected to contribute to extra-curricular sports activities at the CRGS Main School. Students should also have a keen interest in the theory of Physical Education and be aware of global issues surrounding sport. There is an element of Non Examination Assessment, so students must be prepared to work diligently, independently and meet deadlines. Students are required to meet the General Entry Requirement of a minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade 6 with at least GCSE grade 4 in English Language and Maths.

How you'll be assessed

Component 1: Physiological factors affecting performance (Written paper, 2 hours, 30%) Component 2: Psychological factors affecting performance (Written paper, 1 hour, 20%) Component 3: Socio-cultural issues in physical activity and sport (Written paper, 1 hour, 20%) Component 4: Performance in physical education (Non Exam Assessment, 30%)

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityLancashire
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressYork Street, Clitheroe, BB7 2DJ