PE
Expert teachers with professional backgrounds, great facilities and loads of opportunities for team sports and individual sports at a every level.
We take sport very seriously at Newman College (though there are plenty of opportunities for leisure time too).
For more information on extra curricular sporting activities, head to our academies page.
Outdoor Education
Examination Board: Pearson/Edexcel
Course Leader: Ms J Cunningham
(Equivalent to 3 A-levels)
Entry Requirements: Minimum 5 GCSEs at Grade 9-4 mainly at Grade 4/Pass or above. PE at Grade 5 is preferable but not essential. You will need to have an interest in sport or watersports.
Course Content:
This course combines the BTEC Sport programme with practical activities, work experience and employer valued, professional National Governing Body (NGB) instructor qualifications. You will learn a range of outdoor adventure disciplines which are not confined to the classroom.
PE A level
Examination Board: OCR
Course Leader: Ms J Machin and Mr L Murphy
Entry Requirements: Minimum 6 GCSEs at Grade 9-4, mainly at Grade 6 or above. PE at Grade 6 or BTEC Level 2 Sport Merit and and Double Science GCSE Grade 6 or above.
Course Content:
You will study four main areas of physical education including: physiological aspects, psychological aspects, biomechanics and socio-cultural aspects of sport.
You will also work on one physical activity which can be performance-orientated or coaching. A mark will be awarded for your performance and your oral analysis of a sportsperson’s performance in that sport.
Classes are both practical and theory-based. Assessment takes place at the end of each year through both written examination (70%) and coursework/practical performance (30%).
Future Prospects:
This course provides an excellent preparation for those students who wish to follow a career in Sports Science, Physiotherapy or Sports teaching
Sport BTEC
Examination Board: EDEXCEL
Course Leader: Mr A Evenett & Mr L Murphy
(Equivalent to 1 or 2 A-levels)
Entry Requirements: Minimum 5 GCSEs at Grade 9-4 mainly at Grade 4 or above. Grade 4 + in English Language is essential.
PE at Grade 5 or BTEC Level 2 Sport Merit is preferable.
Course Content:
You will study units such as Anatomy and Physiology, Practical Sports Performance, Fitness Testing and Application and Professional Development in the Sporting Industry. You will
need to be able to work to deadlines as the course is mainly coursework based. There are also two external examinations over the two years. You will be assessed through a variety of methods, such as presentations, observation and assignments.
The course contains both theoretical and practical lessons for students to gain best knowledge of the units. There will also be a large proportion of independent study involved.
Future Prospects:
This course is a stepping stone for a range of University courses including: Sports Science or Physical Education Teaching. It will also prepare you for a career in the sporting or leisure industry.
Sports Leadership
Course Leader: Mr K Grant
This is an optional additional qualification available to students. Community Sports Leadership involves developing the necessary skills and attributes for delivering sporting activities to young people and includes leadership in the wider community.