Physical Education A Level

This course suits students who are actively competing in one sport and want to share their passion for sport, linking it to the theoretical aspects of PE. The course teaches students how performers excel in sport and helps them to relate this theory to their own performance

Topics studied include:

Applied anatomy and physiology

Exercise physiology

Biomechanics

Skill Acquisition

Sports Psychology

Sport and society

Contemporary issues in physical activity and sport

There are 3 external examinations

Physiological factors affecting performance- 2 hour written paper (30% of total A level)

Psychological factors affecting performance- 1 hour written paper (20% of total A level)

Socio-cultural issues in physical activity and sport-1 hour written paper (20% of total A Level)

Non-exam Assessment

This is split into 2 sections

• Performance in physical education-assessment of performance or coaching in one sport

• Evaluation and Analysis of Performance for Improvement task.

This accounts for 30% of total A Level.

A successful student is likely to have studied physical education and obtained at least a GCSE grade 5 as well as at least a grade 5 in English language and science.

It is not essential to have taken GCSE PE.

If have a real interest and enthusiasm for Sport and Physical Education, then this course is suited for you. As part of the course, you will study human movement and performance, and contemporary issues in sport. This is excellent preparation for many professions in sport including:

University/Higher apprenticeship

PE Teacher

Sports coaching

Physiotherapy

Sports psychologist

Armed forces

Sports scientist

Sports therapist

Exercise physiologist

Dietician