Physical Education / Sports Studies
Highfields School - Wolverhampton
01902556530
Boundary Way, Penn, Wolverhampton, WV4 4NT
Course summary

The A-Level qualification combines the scientific principles of PE with both the psychological and social theories whilst assessing students practical performance. The course is suitable for students considering pathways into higher education sports science, physiotherapy, data analyst, sport psychology and so much more. The UK sports industry is worth over 23 billion pounds. The A-Level covers a variety of topic areas: Component 1: Scientific Principles of Physical Education provides an in depth look at the anatomy and physiology of the human body. Exercise physiology and applied movement analysis linked to biomechanics. Component 2: Psychological and Social Principles of Physical Education delves into three topic areas; skill acquisition, sports psychology, sport and society. Component 3: Practical Performance, students perform or coach one physical activity from a set list. Component 4: Performance Analysis and Performance Development Programme. Having analysed a specific physical performance, students will then create and evaluate a Performance Development Programme.

Entry requirements

• GCSE PE - Grade 5 • English Language - Grade 5 • Biology - Grade 5 Participation in extra-curricular activities and Sport outside of school is highly desirable.

How you'll be assessed

Component 1: Theory based lessons tied in to some practical application, final written examination 2 hours 30 minutes - 40% 140 marks. Component 2: Combines theory with some practical final written examination 2 hours - 30% 100 marks. Component 3: Requires a minimum of 54 hours practical preparation time, internally assessed, externally moderated performance/coaching - 15% 40 marks. Component 4: Performance Development Programme coursework element internally assessed, externally moderated - 15% 40 marks.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityWolverhampton
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressBoundary Way, Penn, Wolverhampton, WV4 4NT