Physical Education
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Blocks
1
Level
A-Level
Course Length
2 Years
Timetable
Full Time
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Reasons to study Physical Education
This course offers a fantastic insight into the amazing world of sports performance.
It is ideal for those who perform or coach on a regular basis in one of the DfE approved activities (please check your sport is included)
The course covers a broad spectrum of diverse topics and therefore goes well with any combination of subjects.
What you will study
Units include: Exercise Physiology Training and Performance, Movement Analysis, Technology and Biomechanics, Skill Acquisition, Sports Psychology and Sport and Society.
You will study the content of this course in both theoretical and practical lessons
What you will need
You will need to meet the minimum entry requirements for your chosen pathway.
To be coaching or performing on a regular basis as 30% of the total mark is based on your practical ability and knowledge within your chosen activity
Good understanding of science-based theory is recommended
Ability to study independently, keeping up to date with your course notes and meet deadlines
List of activities applying to qualifications awarded from 2022 for A-Level or 2021 for AS-Level
Acrobatic gymnastics
Amateur boxing
Association football Cannot be five-a-side
Athletics Long-distance running must not exceed 10,000 metres
Badminton
Basketball
Camogie
Canoeing
Cricket
Cycling Track, road or BMX cycling (racing, not tricks) only
Dance
Diving Platform diving
Equestrian
Figure skating
Futsal
Golf
Gaelic football
Gymnastics Floor routines and apparatus only
Handball
Hockey Must be field hockey
Hurling
Ice hockey
Inline roller hockey
Kayaking
Lacrosse
Netball
Rock climbing Can be indoor or outdoor
Rowing
Rugby league Cannot be tag rugby
Rugby Union Can be assessed as seven or fifteen a side. Cannot be tag rugby
Sailing Royal Yachting Association recognised sailing boat classes only. The list can
be found online at:Â https://www.rya.org.uk/racing/youthjunior/info/Pages/recognised-
classes.aspx Students must perform as helmsman
Sculling
Skiing Outdoor/indoor on snow. Must not be dry slopes
Snowboarding Outdoor/indoor on snow. Must not be dry slopes
Squash
Swimming Not synchronised swimming, personal survival or lifesaving
Table Tennis
Tennis
Trampolining
Triathlon Sprint only
Volleyball
Water polo
Windsurfing
Specialist activity
Blind cricket
Boccia
Goal ball
Powerchair football
Polybat
Table cricket
Wheelchair basketball
Wheelchair rugby
How you will be assessed
70% written examinations (multiple choice, single mark, short answer and extended response questions)
15% assessment of your practical performances, as either a coach or a performer and 15% written project (both sections are based on a selected activity of your
choice)
Priestley extra
Guest speakers as well as visits to specialist facilities such as the National Cycling Centre. You will also be encouraged to gain work-based and volunteering experience
Progression
Range of career opportunities including sports development, sport science, coaching, physiotherapy, personal training or teaching. However, the course covers
a diverse range of topics and when studied in conjunction with other subjects can lead to a variety of career pathways. Please note that this course is regarded as
being scientifically robust and can be used as an alternative to Biology to access many medical-based careers.
How to Apply
Demand for places at Priestley College has been exceptionally high in recent years. We recommend you apply for your place early to avoid disappointment.Â
Study Programme
A-Level and Vocational (Level 3) students are expected to follow a full study programme of three plus one AS-Level courses/equivalents. Your study programme can, however, include a Specialism as one of your choices.