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Physical Education

at Formby High School, Liverpool · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionGood2022see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

The OCR specification is followed, which offers progression from GCSE Physical Education and provides a solid foundation for study of the subject in higher education. The course takes a multi-disciplinary approach, encouraging the development of different methods of enquiry drawn from a wide range of disciplines. The theory content includes: Applied anatomy and physiology, Exercise physiology, Biomechanics, Skill acquisition, Sport psychology, Sport and society, Contemporary issues in physical activity and sport. This A Level course will involve the study of theoretical sporting concepts that promote a lifelong involvement in physical activity. You are required to be proficient as a performer or as a coach in one activity, and you will be required to perform skills at a high level in your sport and analyse the performance of others. Students learn much about the body and the impact of exercise on it. There is considerable science content associated with the physiological aspects of the course and students must be confident in their scientific knowledge and understanding.

What you need to get on

Minimum five 9-4 grades at GCSE to include grade 6 in GCSE Physical Education and grade 6 in GCSE Biology and Physics or two grade 6s in GCSE 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

  • Formby High School

    Freshfield Road Formby, Liverpool, L37 3HW

    DaytimeClassroom based
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