Physical Education

Course Summary

Subject: Physical Education

Course Title: Physical Education

Course Types: Sixth Form

Course Level: Level 3

Course Description

Introduction and Course Description

For this subject, units are studied over the course of two years, with assessment being assignment-based, apart from two mandatory units which are examined in either January or June. The qualification allows students to sample a broad range of topics which facilitate the continuation of their education in a wide range of sport and non-sport related courses at good Universities.

Pupils complete units of work by submitting university-type assignments on topics including Anatomy and Physiology, Sports Coaching, The Physiology of Fitness, Sports Injuries and Rehabilitation, and Performance Analysis. The unit choices are tailored to the needs of the pupils and, unlike A Level PE, there is no assessment of practical competency in sport. Pupils will complete an Extended Certificate (broadly equivalent to 1 A Level) across both Years 12 and 13.

This qualification to relatively new the school, being in its second year. Grades for the subject taught by our staff in previous educational establishments, are outstanding with 100% of pupils over the last 3 years achieving either Distinction or Distinction* grades (equivalent to A and A* grades). The course provides a good foundation for academic writing at undergraduate level due to the nature of the assignment writing, topic research, Harvard Referencing and the need continually to meet deadlines. Pupils will need their own laptop to complete the course.

Summary

Two Year Course : Continuous assessment throughout with an end-of-syllabus examination. Level 3 Extended Certificate in Sport and Physical Activity awardable at the end of Year 13, dependant on route taken.

Equivalent of 1 A Level : 

• Pass – Grade E (16 UCAS points)
• Merit – Grade C (32 UCAS points)
• Distinction – Grade A (48 UCAS Points)
• Distinction* - Grade A* (56 UCAS points)

Future Opportunities

95% of pupils nationally who have completed the qualification have been successful in gaining university places. When combined with A Level/GCE qualifications, this provides an excellent alternative pathway to further education, especially for pupils who prefer continual assessment/coursework/assignment or project based learning over more traditional exams. Pupils who have previously completed the course have studied a wide range of university courses including; physio and sports therapy, sports science, teaching, occupational health, sports coaching, business, to name but a few.

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