Physical Education

 

A-Level Physical Education is a challenging course in both its practical and academic content. For the conscientious and committed student this is a thoroughly enjoyable area of study.

 

What will I study?

 

 Unit G451: An introduction to Physical Education

 60% of the total AS GCE marks

 2h written paper

 90 marks

 Externally set and assessed.

 

 Unit G452: Acquiring, developing and evaluating practical skills in Physical Education

 40% of the total AS GCE marks

 Practical - 2 sports

 80 marks

 Externally set, internally assessed and externally moderated.

 

 AS Unit G451 being 30% of the total Advanced GCE marks and Unit G452 being 20% of the Advanced GCE marks.

 

 A Level Unit G453: Principles and concepts across different areas of Physical Education

 35% of the total Advanced GCE marks

 2.5h written paper

 105 marks

 Externally set and assessed.

 

 A Level Unit G454: The improvement of effective performance and the critical evaluation of practical activities in Physical Education

 15% of the total Advanced GCE marks

 Practical 60 marks

 Externally set, internally assessed and externally moderated.

 

Entry Requirements

 

Route 1 – Grade B in PE

Route 2 – Grade B in PE

Route 3 – Not available

Route 4 – Not available

 

Career Opportunities

 

You may be interested in this subject if you are looking for entry into the careers of teaching, sports management, coaching and technical advisors. The public services, armed forces, nursing and physiotherapy professions favour students who display a range of skills in addition to just academic excellence.