Physical Education / Sports Studies
Godalming College - Surrey
01483423526
Tuesley Lane, Godalming, GU7 1RS
Course summary

A broad study of Physical Education and excellent preparation for sports science and other related subjects. The PE course combines all the major elements of any study of sport. You will study three theory areas that cover the physiological, psychological and sociological aspects of sport and complete about two hours of practical work a week. This will allow you to use a wide range of knowledge to explain how physical education can affect the mind, body and spirit of the performer. The physiological aspects cover the anatomy and exercise physiology areas that will help us understand how our bodies move and what we can do to improve performance. The psychological areas help us understand how we learn and how we can improve our teaching and coaching skills and the sociological areas help us understand the role of PE and sport in society and how it has become so important.

Entry requirements

A minimum of five GCSE subjects at grade 4 or above, including English and Double Science (if seperate sciences have been taken, a grade 4 in any two). All students must be competitive in at least one sport. GCSE PE is benefitial and if a student has studied it, a minimum of a grade 4 would be recommended.

How you'll be assessed

Paper 1: Factors affecting participation in physical activity and sport Written exam: 2 hours Total: 105 marks 35% of A Level Applied anatomy and physiology (35 marks) Skill acquisition (35 marks) Sport and scoiety (35 marks) Paper 2: Factors affecting optimal performance in physical activity and sport Written exam: 2 hours Total: 105 marks 35% of A Level Exercise physiology and biomechanics (35 marks) Sports psychology (35 marks) Sport and society and technology in sport (35 marks)

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthoritySurrey
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressTuesley Lane, Godalming, GU7 1RS