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Physical Education

at The Nelson Thomlinson School, Wigton · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionGood2023see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Physiological factors affecting performance: • Applied anatomy and physiology • Exercise physiology • Biomechanics (including technology in sport) Psychological factors affecting performance: • Skill acquisition • Sports psychology Socio-cultural issues in physical activity and sport: • Sport and society • Contemporary issues in physical activity and sport Performance in physical education: • Performance or coaching • Evaluation and Analysis of Performance for Improvement

What you need to get on

Entry Requirements: At least a Grade 5 in Biology and Physics GCSEs, or Grade 5-5 in Combined Science GCSE. Student Attributes • An interest in all aspects of sport. • Organised, hard-working and self-motivated. • Problem solving and analytical skills. • Ability to make decisions and think independently. • Regular participation in a recognised sport/physical activity (see OCR H555 specification)

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

  • The Nelson Thomlinson School

    High Street, Wigton, CA7 9PX

    DaytimeClassroom based
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