Physical Education
St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy - Wakefield
01977691000
Cutsyke Road, Featherstone, Pontefract, WF7 6BD
Course summary

A Level Physical Education qualifications allow students to play to their strengths and gain dynamic theoretical and practical skills for further education or work. Students will study the following topic areas: applied anatomy and physiology; skill acquisition; sport and society; exercise physiology; biomechanical movement; sport psychology; sport and society and the role of technology in physical activity and sport.

Entry requirements

Minimum of a grade 5 in PE, or if GCSE PE has not been taken a minimum grade of 5 in Science.

How you'll be assessed

A Level Physical Education will be assessed at the end of year 2. It will be 70% theory and 30% non-exam assessment – of which 15% will be based on students assessed in the role of player/ performer or coach and 15% will be analysis and evaluation of performance.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionYorkshire and the Humber
Local AuthorityWakefield
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressCutsyke Road, Featherstone, Pontefract, WF7 6BD