Physical Education / Sports Studies
Maiden Erlegh School - Wokingham
01189262467
Silverdale Rd, Earley, Reading, RG6 7HS
Course summary

The course covers the following areas of study: Contemporary studies - exploring a range of issues surrounding the modern sporting world; Anatomy and Physiology of the human body; Acquisition of Skill - focusing on how humans learn, coaching methods and learning environments; History of sport; Exercise physiology - how the body prepares itself and recovers from exercise; Sports psychology - study of mental preparation and how to avoid the undermining of peak physical condition by anxiety and negative psychological factors.

Entry requirements

5 GCSE’s at grade 5+ (or Merit+ in equivalents). If the 5 passes does not include English (language or literature) and mathematics of grade 5+, students must, in addition, achieve at least a grade 4 in English (language or literature) and mathematics. In addition, a grade 4 or above in Combined Science GCSE. Grade 5 or above in PE GCSE.

How you'll be assessed

Written examination, a formal analytical task and practical assessment of one chosen sporting activity.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityWokingham
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressSilverdale Rd, Earley, Reading, RG6 7HS