Physical Education / Sports Studies

Course summary

On the A level PE course you will study 4 major elements, with theoretical and assessment in a practical performance at its core. The course will equip learners with both a depth and breadth of knowledge, understanding and skills relating to scientific, socio-cultural and practical aspects of physical education and the use of data to analyse physical activity. Students are assessed in one practical performance in which students must be actively competing in prior to the start of the course. Students will sit one exam at the end of their second year which will represent 70% of their overall grade with 30% being assessed via practical assessment. Learners must have a keen interest in PE and enjoy studying the areas that will be the focus of the courses. Furthermore, learners must have a regular commitment to participation in sport outside of college.