Sport & PE

Entry Requirements: To ensure students are prepared for the demands of A-level PE students must have a Grade 6 or above in GCSE Biology and GCSE PE to demonstrate understanding of physiological and anatomical principles. For the practical element of the PE course, we require all students to participate and compete in at least one sport to a minimum of club level (outside of school), Island level or at a higher standard. | Exam Board: AQA

Why Study Sport & PE?

Sport & PE offers excellent variety and great cross curricular links with other subjects, for example biology, physics and psychology. If you want a challenging and interesting course and have a passion for sport, this is the subject for you. If you choose Sport & PE the career choices are broad and varied. The obvious ones are teaching and working within the leisure industry. However, this subject is highly recognised by universities and past students have gone on to study courses such as medicine, physiotherapy, biomedical science, criminology, English and drama and much more – you do not have to go on to a sports degree. At Langford we also have top class sports facilities and a dedicated team of staff to help deliver this course to the best possible standards.

The Course

Paper 1 – Factors affecting participation in physical activity and sport

Applied anatomy and physiology
Skill acquisition
Sport and society
How it is assessed – 2 hour written paper, 35 marks per section with a total 105 marks and 35% of A level.

Paper 2 – Factors affecting optimal performance in physical activity and sport

Exercise physiology and biomechanical movement
Sport psychology
Sport and society and the role of technology in physical activity and sport
How it is assessed – 2 hour written paper, 35 marks per section, total 105 marks, 35% of A level.

Practical performance in physical activity and sport

Students are assessed as a player/performer or coach in the full sided version of one activity – 15% of non-exam assessment
Written analysis and evaluation of performance – 15% of non-exam assessment
How it is assessed – An internal assessment and external moderation – total 90 marks, 30% of A level.

Opportunities

This A level qualification will allow students to play to their strengths and gain dynamic skills for further education and a healthy future. This specification teaches students to evaluate performance and suggest plans for improvement. It also covers the scientific principles and social influences that affect our sport.

There is the opportunity for students to develop their social skills such as communication, teamwork, leadership and organisation. All of these skills will prove to be invaluable.