Physical Education - A Level (AQA)

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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

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Ready 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

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    Soho Centre – 22 Peter Street, London, W1F 0HS, London

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