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Notre Dame High School
Fulwood Road, Sheffield, S10 3BT
GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent
Level 3
Available start dates
Available start dates
Tuesday, 01 September 2026
Notre Dame High School
2 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours
D
Course Summary
Course Details
What will I learn?
The Course involves the exploration of a wide range of topics relating to sport including:
1. Applied anatomy and physiology
2. Skill acquisition
3. Sport and society
4. Exercise physiology
5. Biomechanical movement
6. Sport psychology
7. Sport and society and the role of technology in physical activity and sport
How will it be delivered and assessed?
Paper 1: Factors affecting participation in physical activity and sport
Section A: Applied anatomy and physiology- multiple choice, short answer and extended writing (35 marks)
Section B: Skill acquisition- multiple choice, short answer and extended writing (35 marks)
Section C: Sport and society- multiple choice, short answer and extended writing (35 marks)
How is it assessed?
- Written exam: 2 hours
- 105 marks
- 35 % of A-level
Paper 2: Factors affecting optimal performance in physical activity and sport
Section A: Exercise physiology and biomechanics- multiple choice, short answer and extended writing (35 marks)
Section B: Sport psychology- multiple choice, short answer and extended writing (35 marks)
Section C: Sport and society and technology in sport- multiple choice, short answer and extended writing (35 marks)
How is it assessed?
- Written exam: 2 hours
- 105 marks
- 35 % of A-level
Non-exam assessment: Practical performance in physical activity and sport
Students assessed as a performer or coach in the full sided version of one activity.
Plus: written/verbal analysis of performance.
How is it assessed?
- Internal assessment, external moderation
- 90 marks
- 30 % of A-level
Entry requirements
You need GCSE PE at Grade 5 and proof of involvement in competitive sport in an activity on the syllabus.
Some topics will be taught practically to enhance understanding. They will also as part of the final mark be assessed in their ability to analyse and evaluate a physical activity as a performer and/or in an adopted role/s as an official or coach.
Your next steps...
Students wishing to enter careers related to Sport could combine this subject with Mathematics and/or Science subjects such as Biology for entry to Sports Science degrees. Other relevant subjects include Psychology, Sociology, Business, Geography and English
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