This isn't just about breaking a sweat; it's about understanding the science and social dynamics driving every heartbeat, every sprint, every game-changing moment. Delve into the scientific mysteries behind peak performance and unravel the social threads that weave through the tapestry of sports cul
DurationReady to take your passion for movement to the next level? Introducing A Level Physical Education – where science meets sport and endless possibilities unfold! Unleash your inner athlete as you dive into the intricate world of physical activity. ?
This isn't just about breaking a sweat; it's about understanding the science and social dynamics driving every heartbeat, every sprint, every game-changing moment. Delve into the scientific mysteries behind peak performance and unravel the social threads that weave through the tapestry of sports culture.
Whether you dream of dazzling as a performer on the field or shaping future champions as a coach, this course equips you with the prowess to excel. And hey, it's not just theory – you'll be at the forefront of hands-on learning, honing your skills and knowledge through practical experiences that bridge the gap between theory and practice.
Your journey from the GCSE arena to the A Level podium starts here. Are you ready to rewrite the playbook of your future with A Level Physical Education?
What Will I Study?
Topics covered can include:
Applied anatomy and physiology - developing your knowledge and understanding of the changes within the body systems prior to exercise, during the exercise of differing intensities and during recovery
Skill acquisition - focusing on how skill is acquired and the impact of psychological factors on performance
Sport and society - developing your knowledge and understanding of the interaction between, and the evolution of, sport and society
Exercise physiology - understanding the adaptations to the body systems through training or lifestyle, and how these changes affect the efficiency of those systems
Biomechanical movement - developing your knowledge and understanding of motion and forces, and their relevance to performance in physical activity and sport
Sport psychology - developing your knowledge and understanding of the role of sport psychology in optimising performance in physical activity and sport
Sport and society and the role of technology in physical activity and sport - developing your knowledge and understanding of the interaction between, and the evolution of, sport and society and the technological developments in physical activity and sport
What Will I Need?
You will need:
Grade 5 or above in GCSE English Language
Grade 5 or above in GCSE Maths
Grade 5-5 or above in GCSE Combined Science (GCSE Biology grade 5 or above) and GCSE PE grade 6 or above
or Grade 6-6 in GCSE Combined Science
We will consider students with BTEC Level 2 (or equivalent) with a Merit grade
One further GCSE at grade 4 or above
In addition, you *must* also play, or coach, a sport competitively - a full list of eligible sports from the DfE is available here.
If you wish to study 4 A Levels, you will need:
7 GCSEs at grade 7 or above, including two at grade 8.
All applicants must have an interview to confirm that A Levels are suitable for them. We recommend studying another science subject, such as Biology, Chemistry, Psychology or Physics, alongside PE.
When applying for an A Level programme at City and Islington, please refer to the general entry requirements on our A Level Courses page as well as the subject-specific details listed above.
How Will I Be Assessed?
Assessment is 30% practical and 70% theory, with two examinations worth 35% each.
Paper 1: Factors affecting participation in physical activity and sport
Paper 2: Factors affecting optimal performance in physical activity and sport
Our history can be traced back to 1828, when the Grove House School began offering education to residents of Tottenham, noted for its advanced curriculum and refusal to use corporal punishment.
The school, now part of the College of Haringey, Enfield and North East London, produced several well-known alumni, including 11 future UK MPs. In the 1890s, the Westminster Technical Institute was established, offering courses in the building and plumbing trades, carriage-building, and elementary subjects, before opening the UK’s first school of hospitality in 1910.
This rich history culminated in the group’s formation in 2016, bringing together three colleges with eleven centres across central and north London, working primarily in Islington, Camden, Westminster, Haringey and Enfield, but with students and apprentices coming from across London and the south east.
Today, CCCG’s colleges train over 25,000 students every year, equipping them with the academic and vocational skills and knowledge they need to progress into employment or higher education.
The group’s diverse alumni include household names such as renowned chefs, Jamie Oliver, Ainsley Harriott and Anthony Worral Thompson, award-winning performer Paloma Faith, actors Jessie Wallace, Zawe Ashton, and Steve McFadden, presenters Maya Jama, Trevor Nelson, and Reggie Yates, and Olympians, Lina and Laviai Nielsen.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At CCCG we celebrate and value the diversity brought to our workforce and student body by individuals and are committed to meeting the needs of a diverse learner population within a multi-cultural society
Our Centres and Locations
Find out more about our three fantastic colleges City and Islington College (CANDI), The College of Haringey, Enfield and North East London (CONEL) and Westminster Kingsway College (WestKing) and a training arm Capital City College Training (CCCT).
Corporate Strategy
Our corporate strategy sets out our plan to ensure that our ambition of being a college group with the scale, diversity and specialisms to provide an outstanding education experience for students
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