A Level PE is a continuation of topics and knowledge learned in GCSE PE. There are two externally assessed exams which are worth 70% of the final grade, one coursework element and one practical element, these combining to be worth 30% of the final grade. Students are expected to be playing or coaching in Sports outside of School in order to be successful in A Level PE.
GCSE Grade 5 or above.
Exam 1 includes 3 areas: Section A: Applied anatomy and physiology Section B: Skill acquisition Section C: Sport and society This is a 2-hour exam paper consisting of 105 marks and makes up 35% of the A Level Exam 2 includes 3 areas: Section A: Exercise physiology and biomechanics Section B: Sport psychology Section C: Sport and society This is a 2-hour exam paper consisting of 105 marks and makes up 35% of the A Level There are then two aspects to the Non-Exam Assessment: Worth 30 % 1. Practical performance—Students are assessed as a performer or coach in the full-sided version of their sport in one activity. Students will be assessed for all of the activities in the following skills: • Area of assessment 1: Technical quality – aspect 1 (15 marks). • Area of assessment 2: Technical quality – aspect 2 (15 marks). • Area of assessment 3: Application of strategic/tactical awareness (15 marks). 2. Performance analysis assessment (analysis and evaluation). Students can analyze and evaluate their own performance or the performance of another, as long as it is in an activity that is from the approved list on the A Level PE specification.
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Irchester Road, Wollaston, Wellingborough, NN29 7PH |
A Level PE is a continuation of topics and knowledge learned in GCSE PE. There are two externally assessed exams which are worth 70% of the final grade, one coursework element and one practical element, these combining to be worth 30% of the final grade. Students are expected to be playing or coaching in Sports outside of School in order to be successful in A Level PE.
GCSE Grade 5 or above.
Exam 1 includes 3 areas: Section A: Applied anatomy and physiology Section B: Skill acquisition Section C: Sport and society This is a 2-hour exam paper consisting of 105 marks and makes up 35% of the A Level Exam 2 includes 3 areas: Section A: Exercise physiology and biomechanics Section B: Sport psychology Section C: Sport and society This is a 2-hour exam paper consisting of 105 marks and makes up 35% of the A Level There are then two aspects to the Non-Exam Assessment: Worth 30 % 1. Practical performance—Students are assessed as a performer or coach in the full-sided version of their sport in one activity. Students will be assessed for all of the activities in the following skills: • Area of assessment 1: Technical quality – aspect 1 (15 marks). • Area of assessment 2: Technical quality – aspect 2 (15 marks). • Area of assessment 3: Application of strategic/tactical awareness (15 marks). 2. Performance analysis assessment (analysis and evaluation). Students can analyze and evaluate their own performance or the performance of another, as long as it is in an activity that is from the approved list on the A Level PE specification.