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A level Physical Education

at Kings Norton Girls' School, Birmingham · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level18 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

AS Level Theory 70% Component 1- Physiological Factors Affecting Performance • Anatomy and Physiology • Exercise Physiology • Biomechanics Component 2- Psychological and Socio-cultural Themes in PE • Skill Acquisition • Sports Psychology Sport and Society Practical 30% Component 3- Performance within Physical Education • Performance or coaching practical in one chosen sport (from the approved DfE list) • Analysis and Evaluation of Performance for Improvement (EAPI) A Level Theory 70% Component 1- Physiological Factors Affecting Performance • Anatomy and Physiology • Exercise Physiology • Biomechanics Component 2- Psychological Factors Affecting Performance • Skill Acquisition • Sports Psychology Component 3- Socio-cultural and Contemporary Issues Sport, society and technological influences. Practical 30% Component 4- Performance within Physical Education • Performance or coaching practical- in one chosen sport (from the approved DfE list) • Analysis and Evaluation of Performance for Improvement (EAPI) Progression routes and careers • Entrance for university courses. • Employment in the field of sport, leisure and recreation. • Careers in the public services: teaching, nursing and physiotherapy, armed forces and police.

What you need to get on

Grade 6 in GCSE Physical Education.

How you are assessed

Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Kings Norton Girls' School

    Selly Oak Road, Birmingham, B30 1HW

    DaytimeClassroom based
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