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Physical Education

at Sacred Heart Catholic High School, Newcastle Upon Tyne · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionOutstanding2024see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Physical Education is a great subject to study if you are interested in the science behind sport. It applies a range of scientific principles to sport and human performance. During the course you will study Applied Anatomy and Physiology, Sport and Society, Skill Acquisition, Exercise Physiology and Biomechanics, Sport Psychology and Sport and Society and Technology in Sport. It is a predominantly theory-based course with the majority of teaching done in the classroom. In addition, your practical performance in one sport will be assessed. There is an expectation that you spend at least 1 hour a week outside of lesson time training for your sport in a community or school club.

What you need to get on

GCSE grade 5 in PE or Merit in BTEC PE is required. You must also be at club level sports participation and have a GCSE grade 5 in Biology, or 55 in Trilogy 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

  • Sacred Heart Catholic High School

    Fenham Hall Drive, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 9YH

    DaytimeClassroom based
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