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A Level Physical Education

at RAWLINS, Loughborough · other provider

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Sport permeates many aspects of modern day society and is a million-pound industry. It is hardly surprising then that sport and leisure are now studied at a high level. Students will have a greater awareness of sport and its implications in society. It looks in great depth at many facets of sports performance and its overall implications. This is a further step up from year 1 PE. You will be required to carry our independent study, background reading, research and presentations. Revision sessions will be held during enhancement times before the January and June module exams. In the first year of the course students will study units based on anatomy and physiology, skill acquisition and sport and society. During the second year students will study units on applied exercise physiology and biomechanics, Sports Psychology and Sport and Society with a focus on Technology in sport. Pupils will be assessed in their chosen sport and will also produce a performance analysis which will equate to 30% of the mark on the course.

What you need to get on

You are required to play your chosen sports/activity to a high standard. Grade C in English, maths and science,

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

  • Rawlins Academy

    Loughborough Road Quorn, Loughborough, LE12 8DY

    DaytimeClassroom based
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