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SUBJECT - PHYSICAL EDUCATION |
ADMISSIONS - Students will preferably have studied GCSE Physical Education and achieved at least a grade 6 in the theory paper or within one of their Sciences. |
SPECIFICATION - AQA |
COURSE - The A Level course builds on work started at GCSE. There is a strong element of applying theory to practice. Students should be willing to participate in practical activities, which are used to illustrate theoretical concepts. A-level students are expected to commit themselves to school sport, whether playing, coaching, or officiating. |
A Level Units are split into 2 examination papers and a practical assessment |
Paper 1 – Factors affecting participation in physical activity and sport (35% of A Level)
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Paper 2 – Factors affecting optimal performance in physical activity and sport (35% of A Level)
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Practical Unit – Practical performance in physical activity and sport (30% of A Level)
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ASSESSMENT – Students are assessed in two end of course exams (70%) as well a written analysis of their own performance (15%). Practical performance is also assessed in one sport (15%). |
CAREERS - Careers in sport related subjects are the biggest growth area at present and include sports management, physiotherapy, coaching, teaching, sports administration, sport and technology. |
* We are currently exploring the possibility of running BTEC Sport and Exercise Science in addition to the A Level qualification. |