AQA’s A Level in Physical Education 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. Content Paper 1: Factors affecting participation in physical activity and sport: Written exam 2 hours, 105 marks, 35% of A Level Section A: Applied anatomy and physiology Section B: Skill acquisition Section C: Sport and Society Paper 2: Factors affecting optimal performance in physical activity and sport: Written exam 2 hours, 105 marks, 35% of A level Section A: Exercise Physiology and Biomechanics Section B: Sport Psychology Section C: Sport and Society and Technology in Sport Non-exam assessment: Practical performance in physical activity and sport Internal assessment of written coursework, external moderation of performance or coaching: 90 marks 30 % of A-level.
Minimum of 5 GCSE passes at grade 4 or above including Maths and English. Grade 6-9 in GCSE PE, or BTEC Sports Distinction*, grade 5-9 in English, and grade 5-9 in Science.
70% Exam 30% Non-Exam assessment. Students must be able to demonstrate that they are participating or coaching in at least one sport to a high level.
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| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Buckland Road, Maidstone, ME16 0TJ |
AQA’s A Level in Physical Education 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. Content Paper 1: Factors affecting participation in physical activity and sport: Written exam 2 hours, 105 marks, 35% of A Level Section A: Applied anatomy and physiology Section B: Skill acquisition Section C: Sport and Society Paper 2: Factors affecting optimal performance in physical activity and sport: Written exam 2 hours, 105 marks, 35% of A level Section A: Exercise Physiology and Biomechanics Section B: Sport Psychology Section C: Sport and Society and Technology in Sport Non-exam assessment: Practical performance in physical activity and sport Internal assessment of written coursework, external moderation of performance or coaching: 90 marks 30 % of A-level.
Minimum of 5 GCSE passes at grade 4 or above including Maths and English. Grade 6-9 in GCSE PE, or BTEC Sports Distinction*, grade 5-9 in English, and grade 5-9 in Science.
70% Exam 30% Non-Exam assessment. Students must be able to demonstrate that they are participating or coaching in at least one sport to a high level.