This course takes a multi-disciplinary approach to the study of movement, performance and behaviour in relation to play, institutionalised Physical Education, sport and recreation. The content allows students to study Physical Education in an academic setting, enabling them to critically analyse and evaluate their physical performance, and apply their experience of practical activity in developing their knowledge and understanding of the subject. We have loads of sports to choose from: athletics, badminton, basketball, blind cricket, boccia, boxing, camogie, canoeing, cricket, cycling, dance, diving (platform), equestrian, football, Gaelic football, goal ball, golf, gymnastics, handball, hockey (field), hurling, kayaking, lacrosse, netball, polybat, powerchair football, rock climbing, rowing, rugby (union or league), sculling, skiing (snow), snowboarding, squash, swimming, table cricket, table tennis, tennis, trampolining, volleyball, wheelchair basketball, wheelchair rugby.
Grade 6 in GCSE Science, Grade 6 in GCSE Physical Education (if studied)
There are four units, leading to three exams and one coursework unit. Firstly, physiological factors affecting performance is assessed through end examination worth 30%, and covers applied anatomy and physiology, exercise physiology, and biomechanics. The second exam is psychological factors affecting performance, worth 20%, covering tropics of skills acquisition and sports psychology. The final exam is socio-cultural issues in physical activity and sport, also worth 20%, covering sport and society, contemporary issues in physical activity and sport. The coursework, worth 30%, centres around performance, including performance or coaching in a sport, along with evaluation and analysis of performance for improvement (EAPI).
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Torbay |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Boys |
| Address | Shiphay Manor Drive, Torquay, TQ2 7EL |
This course takes a multi-disciplinary approach to the study of movement, performance and behaviour in relation to play, institutionalised Physical Education, sport and recreation. The content allows students to study Physical Education in an academic setting, enabling them to critically analyse and evaluate their physical performance, and apply their experience of practical activity in developing their knowledge and understanding of the subject. We have loads of sports to choose from: athletics, badminton, basketball, blind cricket, boccia, boxing, camogie, canoeing, cricket, cycling, dance, diving (platform), equestrian, football, Gaelic football, goal ball, golf, gymnastics, handball, hockey (field), hurling, kayaking, lacrosse, netball, polybat, powerchair football, rock climbing, rowing, rugby (union or league), sculling, skiing (snow), snowboarding, squash, swimming, table cricket, table tennis, tennis, trampolining, volleyball, wheelchair basketball, wheelchair rugby.
Grade 6 in GCSE Science, Grade 6 in GCSE Physical Education (if studied)
There are four units, leading to three exams and one coursework unit. Firstly, physiological factors affecting performance is assessed through end examination worth 30%, and covers applied anatomy and physiology, exercise physiology, and biomechanics. The second exam is psychological factors affecting performance, worth 20%, covering tropics of skills acquisition and sports psychology. The final exam is socio-cultural issues in physical activity and sport, also worth 20%, covering sport and society, contemporary issues in physical activity and sport. The coursework, worth 30%, centres around performance, including performance or coaching in a sport, along with evaluation and analysis of performance for improvement (EAPI).