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A LEVEL PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Exam Board

EDEXCEL

 

Overview

Do you have an interest in health, fitness or sport? Are you inspired by one of the fastest growing global industries? Do you have the components to be an elite level performer?  If you have a passion for sport then through this course you will enjoy exploring the history of sport, how your body responds to exercise and why you do not always perform at your best for an important game or competition.

 

This diverse course allows you to develop your own sporting ability, whilst bridging the divide between the arts and sciences. The PE department at Lordswood will help to support each student through both the theoretical and practical components, encouraging students to learn the excellence required to perform at the elite level of sport and inspire students to develop their own ethos for success within the sixth form.

 

Why Choose This?

The A level in physical education is taught by very knowledgeable and motivated staff who will help provide every possible opportunity for students to be successful. It will give students the opportunity to study a more practical subject that compliments other A level choices very well.

 

Areas of Study & Assessment

You will develop knowledge and skills to help you understand the opportunities for, and effects of, leading a healthy and active lifestyle. There is a large content of scientific exploration and the way in which your body responds to exercise. You will also study how we learn skills and the impact of psychological factors on performance. In addition, you will learn about the evolution of sport and society and the technological developments.  You will be given the opportunity to build on your experience and improve personal skills/techniques in a sport of your choice to improve performance.

 

70% Theory

40% physiological components (2.5 hour examination)

30% psychological and social (2 hour examination)

 

30% Practical

15% performance grade (in one sport)

15% performance analysis (coursework)

 

What Our Students Say

PE is a great A level choice as it is a challenging subject that tests not only your practical ability and fitness but also your scientific understanding of the human body. A level PE is incredibly interesting and can lead to many future career pathways such as sports science, physiotherapy, sports training/coaching and sports psychology. I thoroughly enjoy every lesson and would advise anyone who enjoys or is looking into sports or even bio-science to consider A level PE as one of their subjects.

 

Knightlow Road,

Harborne,

Birmingham,

B17 8QB

 

0121 429 2838

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