Physical Education A Level

A Level Physical Education

You think it's all over? We've only just started. Students will experience interactive and innovative approaches to learning on this Sport & Physical Education course. Teachers ensure that students undertake a range of interesting and exciting activities within lessons to underpin learning and develop understanding.

• Course Information

  • Course Code

    LAPE

  • Exam Board

    AQA

  • Attendance Pattern

    Daytime

  • Course Level

    Level 3

  • Study Mode

    Full Time

  • Course Location

    Langdale Road, Leyland

  • Age Group

    School Leavers (16-18)

  • Course Duration

    2 years

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• Overview

  Students are fully supported in their learning both inside and outside of the college via the college’s interactive learning environment. Here they will be able to access class notes, revision materials, quizzes, news forums and links to examination materials. Additionally, students will receive in-class exam tutorials to support them in their application of knowledge to the exam. Guest speakers are also invited into the department from industry and Higher Education to support the learning journey.

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  Course Highlights:

  Sports Academy, excellent facilities, matches every Wednesday with local colleges

• Entry Requirements

  Overall requirements for the A Level Programme at Runshaw College require a minimum of 5 GCSE subjects at Grade 5, in 5 separate national curriculum subjects (including a minimum of grade 4 in both English and Maths). It is expected that most students will study 3 subjects – the option of doing 4 subjects for students who have an average GCSE grade profile of 8 or above will be considered on an individual basis. For more information on your future career path, visit www.informedchoices.ac.uk. View all our A Level courses in detail by clicking here.

  This must include a Grade 5 in GCSE PE (if taken) and a Grade 5 in Science or Biology.

• How will I be assessed?

  The units covered during the course include, Applied Anatomy and Physiology, Skill Acquisition, Sport and Society, Biomechanical Movement, Sport Psychology and the Role of Technology in Physical Activity and Sport. In terms of assessment, this is broken down as follows:

  Paper 1: Factors affecting participation in physical activity and sport Written Exam – 2 hours – 105 marks 35%

  Paper 2: Factors affecting optimal performance in physical activity and sport Written Exam – 2 hours – 105 marks 35% A Level

  Non Examined Assessment: Practical performance in physical activity and sport 90 marks 30% A Level

• Progression Pathway

  Students can progress to university to study a variety of courses, including Sports Science, Sports Studies, Leisure Management, Teaching, Sports Therapy, Physiotherapy and others.

  For those wishing to study Physiotherapy at university, subject choice should be considered carefully and further advice sought.

• National Careers Service

  For guidance about what careers subjects can lead on to please follow this link to the National Careers Service.