
Biology
Course Overview Focusing on the structure and functions of a variety of organisms and considering human interactions with the environment, this cours…
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Course Overview
This course equips students with a breadth and depth of knowledge, understanding and skills relating to scientific, socio-cultural and practical aspects of physical education. It will benefit anyone considering a career which is sport science, physical education or sport-related.
A Level skills criteria for list of activities
The following tables outline the practical requirements for each activity including the criteria/content for each area of assessment:
Assessment: |
Exam (70%) Non exam assessment / written and practical coursework (30%) |
Duration: | 2 years |
Entry requirements: |
Standard entry requirements, plus grade 5 in GCSE Science. Grade 5 in GCSE Physical Education also desirable. |
Exam board: | AQA |
Costs: |
Course textbook £40 –
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Programme leader: |
You may be required to complete an activity before you start in order to help introduce you to the subject. Check back in the summer term for more details.
In year 1 you will develop an understanding of anatomy, skill acquisition and sport in society. You will also start your written coursework where you will be required to analyse and evaluate a defending and tactical skill from the syllabus. In year 2 you will deepen your knowledge of exercise physiology, biomechanics, sport psychology and technology in sport. You will also submit your practical video evidence (demonstrating attacking, defending and strategic / tactical skills) from fully competitive situations. This is a predominantly theoretical course, but practical sessions are used where relevant to highlight key learning opportunities. Although high-level competitive performance is not essential, your athletic ability will influence your final grade as you will be assessed as a performer in your main sport from the approved AQA list.
You are also encouraged to supplement your programme with the Extended Project.
Find out about The Extended Project
This course is excellent preparation for students planning to continue on to university to study any physical education or sport-related degree.
Last year students went on to various destinations including university places at Swansea, Oxford Brookes, Bath, Hull, Gloucester, Nottingham Trent, Coventry, Bournemouth, Bath, Worcester, Loughborough, Lincoln, Brunel, Portsmouth, Winchester, Exeter, Birmingham and Brunel University.
Future careers might include PE teaching, lecturing, sports management, coaching, physiotherapy, exercise physiology, sports nutrition, sports psychology, sports journalism, sports analysis, sports therapy, strength and conditioning or personal training, Students may consider direct entry into other employment or further
training.
Future careers might include PE teaching, lecturing, sports management, coaching, physiotherapy, exercise physiology, sports nutrition, sports psychology, sports journalism, sports analysis, sports therapy, strength and conditioning or personal training, Students may consider direct entry into other employment or further training.
This course is excellent preparation for students planning to continue on to university to study any sport science, physical education or sport-related degree.
Name: | Kara |
Course: | PHYSICAL EDUCATION |
I joined The Henley College from Cranford House. I have enjoyed all aspects of the course, especially the mix of psychology, physiology and the practical aspects, along with the independence that came with it. As I had a lot of commitments for Dance and Netball, outside of College hours, Henley was the perfect place to balance my sport and studies.
I am going to Swansea University to study Sport and Exercise Science. The PE A level has given me the academic and practical knowledge I need to carry on studying in this field at University.