Course information
Physical Education / Sports Studies
Acland Burghley School - Camden
02074858515
Burghley Road, London, NW5 1UJ
Course summary

Students taking physical education will attend additional compulsory sessions on Wednesday afternoons where the practical coursework is covered. This is the only time that practical work is carried out – the rest of the lessons are theoretical and are based in a classroom YEAR 12 COURSE SPECIFICATION * Applied anatomy and physiology * Skill acquisition * Sport and society * Biomechanics YEAR 13 COURSE SPECIFICATION * Exercise physiology * Sports Psychology * Contemporary issues and sport * Performance in one chosen activity * Evaluation and planning for the improvement of performance

Entry requirements

4 GCSEs at or above grade 6 with a 5 or above in English language and they should have completed at least 8 GCSEs 6+ in biology or core science Good personal performance in two sports Evidence of competing regularly in at least one of the sports

How you'll be assessed

Physiological factors affecting performance Written paper 2 hours 30% Psychological factors affecting performance Written paper 1 hour 20% Socio-cultural issues in physical activity and sport Written paper 1 hour 20%

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityCamden
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressBurghley Road, London, NW5 1UJ