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A Level Results
A Level Results
2021: A*-B: 57% A*- C: 100% A*-E: 100%
2020: A*- B: 67% A*-C: 67% A*-E: 100%
2019: A* -B: 0% A*-C: 50% A*-E: 100%
Why Study PE at A Level?
Why Study PE at A Level?
A-level Physical Education builds on your experience from Key Stage 4 and GCSE to enhance your knowledge and increase your understanding of the factors that affect performance and participation in Physical Education. This specification gives you the opportunity to explore exciting topics within the field of physical education and sport such as sports psychology, biomechanics, anatomy & physiology and sport & society. The course has been designed to stretch your thinking around physical and sport beyond that of a performer and will prepare you for a career within the vast sector of sport and exercise science.
Course Outline Theory (70%)
1. Applied anatomy and physiology
2. Skill acquisition
3. Sport and society
4. Exercise physiology
5. Biomechanical movement
6. Sport psychology
7. Sport and society and the role of technology in physical activity and sport
Practical (30%):
You will be assessed as a performer or coach in the full sided version of one activity. You will also need to produce a written analysis of performance.
Detailed information can be found at:
https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/physical-education/as-and-a-level
y12 A Level Curriculum Map.docxyear 13 A Level Curriculum Map.docxA keen interest in the sporting world is a fundamental quality required by those hoping to progress in this highly competitive field. As such, we would encourage students to showcase an interest beyond the classroom and develop a love of sport. In the sub-sections below it details some of the many ways students can further immerse themselves in sport so that they can extend their learning beyond the A-level specification.
Listening / Podcasts
Regularly listening to channels such as TalkSport and BBC Radio 5 live will often help keep students abreast of many topical sporting discussions. Some of the better sporting podcasts include;
Flintoff, Savage and the Ping-Pong guy:
Former England cricket captain Andrew Flintoff, former footballer for Wales and 606 presenter Robbie Savage and former Olympic table tennis player and sports journalist Matthew Syed discuss the week's sporting talking points.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p06rjpj9
BBC Radio 5 live Specials:
A series of tales aimed at sharing the stories surrounding many different sporting phenomenons and key events from the sporting past. BBC Radio 5 live At home with Colin Murray: Colin Murray interviews a range of sporting stars, either in the comfort of their own home, or his.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p07l471q
30 for 30
Original audio documentaries from the makers of the acclaimed 30 for 30 film series, featuring stories from the world of sports and beyond. 30 for 30 offers captivating storytelling for sports fans and general interest listeners alike, going beyond the field to explore how sports, competition, athleticism and adventure affect our lives and our world. Sports stories like you've never heard before.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/30-for-30-podcasts/id1244784611
Visits
If given the opportunity students should try to attend some live sporting events. Within London there are many sporting teams who host games, whilst there is also the opportunity to attend one off annual events like Wimbledon, the anniversary games, the NBA, the NFL and the Rugby Sevens.
Participation and Active Involvement
It is strongly advised that students actively participate in a range of sports, but most importantly compete in and outside of school in their preferred sport. Students looking to represent a local external club for the first time should contact the PE department to see if we can support you with this.
Reading
Additional reading surrounding topical sporting issues is greatly beneficial as it helps students’ level of comprehension and literacy, whilst also developing their knowledge and understanding.
The BBC sports website is worth a daily visit.
Reading the Times, Guardian, and Independent (either online or broadsheet) will provide you with good coverage of the current sporting affairs.
PE Review – This monthly magazine is specifically targeted at A Level students. It covers topics that are in the A-level specification and provides interesting examples of areas that are covered in class. It can be ordered online, borrowed from the Head of Physical Education or read in the School library.
Revision Video links- Miss Magee - Psychological aspects https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryfcUdajPyM
Mr Linale- Physiological aspects https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qnY20ezaaQ
- Bio-mechanics - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hf9CUHsrKcQ
Mr Bird- Socio cultural aspects https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84AkiKRc6NE
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