Physical Education / Sports Studies
The Canterbury Academy - Kent
01227463971
Knight Avenue, Canterbury, CT2 8QA
Course summary

You will have a mixture of teacher-led lessons and independent study. Assessment is divided between practical performance in one activity as either a performer or a coach and two theory examinations at the end of the course. Practical ability in a sport is a distinct advantage. Theory examination accounts for 70% of the grade. The practical component accounts for 30%. All assessments are completed at the end of the two-year course (2 year linear A Level). Paper 1 • Applied Anatomy and Physiology. • Skill Acquisition. • Sport and Society. Paper 2 • Exercise Physiology and Biomechanics. • Sport Psychology. • Sport and society and the role of technology in physical activity and sport. Non-examination Assessment • Practical Assessment (performer or coach) in one activity. • Written coursework on analysis of their performance in that chosen activity.

Entry requirements

Students should have achieved at least a 6 grade in GCSE P.E

How you'll be assessed

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityKent
Ofsted RatingRequires improvement
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressKnight Avenue, Canterbury, CT2 8QA