Why study Physical Education?
A-level PE is a progression for GCSE PE students achieving a Grade B or higher and ideal for those students who want to pursue a career in sport or study further in this area at university.
If you have a wide-ranging interest in sport and would like to follow a course that is both interesting and challenging, then A-level PE could be the right option for you.
Subject at A-level The course is taught over eight lessons in a fortnight. The course is assessed over four components in the second year. Components 1, 2 and 3 are externally assessed. Component 1 is a two hour paper. Components 2 and 3 are one hour papers. Component 4 is internally assessed. Candidates compile a portfolio of evidence relating to practical tasks, which is moderated by the examination board.
Component 01: Physiological factors affecting performance
1.1 Applied anatomy and physiology 1.2 Exercise physiology 1.3 Biomechanics, including technology in sport
Assessment: 2 hour examination paper. Worth 30% of total A2 mark.
Component 02: Psychological factors affecting performance
2.1 Skill acquisition 2.2 Sports psychology
Assessment: 1 hour examination paper. Worth 20% of total A2 mark.
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Component 03: Socio-cultural issues in physical activity and sport
3.1 Sport and society 3.2 Contemporary issues in physical activity and sport
Assessment: 1 hour examination paper Worth 20% of total mark Component 04: Performance in physical education (NEA)
4.1 Performance or coaching of an activity taken from the approved lists 4.2 Evaluation of performance for improvement (EAPI)
Assessment: internally assessed through a portfolio of evidence of the tasks and moderated by the examining board. Worth 30% of the total A2 mark.
Entry Requirements
Students should have achieved at least a Grade B in GCSE Physical Education and a Grade B or higher in PE theory exam.
However, for students who did not study GCSE Physical Education we
require a
Grade B or above in core and additional science.
For further details, please see any member of the PE Department.
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