Physical Education (PE)

Pearson Edexcel

A level Physical Education gives an insight and appreciation into the ways anatomy, psychology, social networks, culture and our environment influence our everyday lives as well as movement and sporting performance. There are opportunities to compete, or coach, as well as develop knowledge and understanding in the application of the scientific, psychological and social principles behind movement, sport and Physical Education. At both AS and A Level, the course focuses on encouraging the development and application of knowledge and understanding with an emphasis on transferable, higher order skills such as communication, analysis and evaluation. 

CAN I STUDY PHYSICAL EDUCATION?

Although not essential, it is advantageous to have studied Physical Education at GCSE, as AS and A level courses build on key skills developed in Key Stage 4. Essential to any candidate studying this course are; commitment to your studies, the ability to think, write and perform clearly and confidently, and apply theoretical principles to movement and sporting performance 

SUBJECT COMBINATION 

Students studying A level Psychology, Biology or Physics will be at an advantage due to some cross curricular links in course content. The course will also combine favourably with A-Level courses options which include extended answer questions in examinations and investigative coursework.

FURTHER STUDY & CAREERS

The blend of scientific and social course content strongly positions students to access the growing number of sixth-form, higher education or employment programs. AS and A-Level Physical Education are appropriate for students wishing to pursue further study, or careers in the health industry (osteopathy, physiotherapy and radiography), sport science & medicine, psychology, sociology, teaching, journalism, performance analytics and sports technology.   

COURSE STRUCTURE & OVERVIEW

Still reading? Excellent! The Pearson Edexcel AS and A level (9PE0) qualifications are linear, with assessments taken at the end of the Year 12 (AS) and Year 13 (A level) course(s). Grades obtained in the AS qualification are not carried forward into A level. For continuity, both AS and A level qualifications are assessed through four components;    

• Two externally assessed written examinations; One Scientific and one Social.

• Two non-examined assessments (coursework), Practical Performance and a Performance Analysis (including a Personal Development Plan - A level only)

Ashley Crowther - Head of Senior Physical Education