As a student passionate about sport, you will develop your own sporting ability while exploring a diverse range of topics including the history of sport, how your body responds to exercise and why you do not always perform at your best in important competitions. You will study anatomical, physiological and psychological theories and apply them to sporting activity. You will look at what contributes to an active and healthy lifestyle and develop an insight into movement, behaviour and performance in relation to sport and play. You will also develop ways to optimise your own practical performance. A level PE promotes relevant and transferable skills in leadership, communication and organisation which help in all aspects of your professional and personal life.
GCSE PE Grade 5 and GCSE Combined Science Grade 5-5 or GCSE Biology Grade 5 if PE has not been previously studied
Students are assessed through two written exams, participation in a practical sport and complete an analysis of their performance. 35% - Paper 1 - Factors affecting participation in physical activity and sport | 35% - Paper 2 - Factors affecting optimal performance in physical activity and sport | 30% - Non-Exam Assessment (NEA) Practical performance in physical activity or sport. - Assessed as a performer or coach. Also, a written or verbal analysis of performance.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Combe Hay Lane, Odd Down, Bath, BA2 8PA |
As a student passionate about sport, you will develop your own sporting ability while exploring a diverse range of topics including the history of sport, how your body responds to exercise and why you do not always perform at your best in important competitions. You will study anatomical, physiological and psychological theories and apply them to sporting activity. You will look at what contributes to an active and healthy lifestyle and develop an insight into movement, behaviour and performance in relation to sport and play. You will also develop ways to optimise your own practical performance. A level PE promotes relevant and transferable skills in leadership, communication and organisation which help in all aspects of your professional and personal life.
GCSE PE Grade 5 and GCSE Combined Science Grade 5-5 or GCSE Biology Grade 5 if PE has not been previously studied
Students are assessed through two written exams, participation in a practical sport and complete an analysis of their performance. 35% - Paper 1 - Factors affecting participation in physical activity and sport | 35% - Paper 2 - Factors affecting optimal performance in physical activity and sport | 30% - Non-Exam Assessment (NEA) Practical performance in physical activity or sport. - Assessed as a performer or coach. Also, a written or verbal analysis of performance.