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A Level Physical Education

at Brigshaw High School · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

A Level Physical Education builds on your experience from Key Stage 4 and GCSE to enhance your knowledge and increase your understanding of the factors that affect performance and participation in physical education. The qualification looks to equip you with skills and knowledge required for higher education or the world of work. Applied physiology Skill acquisition and sports psychology Sport and society and technology in sport Content: • Paper 1 Applied anatomy and physiology Skill acquisition Sport and society • Paper 2 Exercise physiology and biomechanics Sport psychology Sport and society and technology in sport 30% practical: one sport in a fully sided competitive performance and one written analysis of performance. 70% theory: 2 hour exam. Multiple choice, short answer and extended writing. A2 PE- Two year course 30% practical: one sport in a fully sided competitive performance and two written analysis of performance. 70% theory: two exams of two hours. Paper one and Paper two both at the end of the second year. Multiple choice, short answer and extended writing.

What you need to get on

If you have studied GCSE PE, you should have achieved a 5 grade, a 6 would be beneficial, as this is a demanding subject. You should also have achieved a 5 in both English and Maths.

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

  • Brigshaw High School

    Brigshaw Lane Allerton Bywater, Castleford, WF10 2HR

    DaytimeClassroom based
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