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Key Information
Qualification
A-Level
Duration
Two Year Course
Examination Board
OCR
"I love studying PE at Notre Dame because the class are all sports people like me and enjoy competing even if it is just for a 10-question quiz. The teachers are so passionate about their subject and make the lessons interesting by using the latest sports as examples from netball, rugby and football to disability sports such as goal ball and wheelchair basketball. I can learn the theory to be a PE teacher or sports scientist and play my sport for TEAM ND alongside this, making my game performance stats even better". -
Qualification
A-Level
What do I need to study this course?
Grade 4 or above in GCSE Combined Science or a distinction in Level 2 Applied Science, as well as grade 4 or above in GCSE English Language and GCSE PE. It is essential that you are currently performing in one sport at least at club standard and train regularly so that you can provide video evidence for the practical assessment.
What will I study?
Physiological factors affecting performance: 90 marks, 2-hour paper, 30%. Psychological factors affecting performance: 60 marks, 1-hour paper, 20%. Socio-cultural issues in physical activity: 60 marks, 1-hour paper, 20%. Performance in physical education: non-examined assessment, 30%.
What next?
PE is particularly useful for a career or degree in: teaching PE, health and exercise science, sports therapy, sports management, leisure studies, physiotherapy, outdoor pursuits, coaching, sports technology or sports development.