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Physical Education

at King Edward Vii School, Sheffield · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

This is a multi-disciplinary course concerned with the study of sport. It develops an understanding of the historical, physical, social, cultural and psychological factors which influence sport, and relates to the important role of sport in society. Topics for A Level Year 1 Applied anatomy and physiology Skill acquisition Sport and Society The impact of sport on society and of society on sport Exercise physiology Biomechanical movement Sports psychology Sport and society and the role of technology in physical activity and sport Topics for A Level Year 2 Applied anatomy and physiology – Energy systems Skill acquisition – Memory models Exercise physiology – injury prevention and the rehabilitation of injury Biomechanical movement – linear motion, angular motion, projectile motion, fluid mechanics Sports psychology – Achievement motivation theory, attribution theory, self-efficacy and confidence, leadership, stress management Sport and society and the role of technology in physical activity and sport – concepts of physical activity and sport, development of elite performers in sport, ethics in sport, violence in sport, drugs in sport, sport and the law, impact of commercialisation on physical activity and sport and the relationship between sport and the media

What you need to get on

You need a serious interest in the many aspects of sport and a willingness to study in a hardworking and consistent manner. A good general academic background at GCSE level is important: GCSE Physical Education is not an essential requirement (however if you have studied GCSE PE you should have achieved a 5 grade or better, If you have studied BTEC PE at KS4 a distinction is the minimum requirement). You should have a minimum of grade 5 in two Science subjects. You should also participate in 1 sport to a competitive level outside school.

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

  • King Edward VII School

    GLOSSOP ROAD, SHEFFIELD, S10 2PW

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2027 · SHEFFIELD

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