ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

  • Grade 6 at GCSE PE
  • Grade 5 in GCSE Science
  • Participate at a strong level in sport outside of school
  • Interest in contemporary issues in sport

FUTURE PROGRESSION

  • This course can prepare students for careers in sport including: physiotherapy, nutrition, sport psychology, coaching, PE teaching and many more.
  • This course prepares students for a degree in Sport Science and for degrees in the Social Sciences.

WHAT WILL YOU STUDY?

The A Level PE course is delivered over two years and covers a range of activities. There are two examination papers at the end of Year 13. This makes up 70% of the course. The other 30% is practical assessment in one sport and a written piece of coursework.

1. Applied anatomy and physiology

2. Skill acquisition

3. Sport and society

4. Exercise physiology

5. Biomechanical movement

6. Sport psychology

7. Sport and society and the role of technology in physical activity and sport


FURTHER INFORMATION

Contact Mr Turnbull to discuss further 
aturnbull@stjohns.bhcet.org.uk