Lead: Mr Byrne

Email: abyrne38.310@parkhighstanmore.org.uk

Subject overview

The content has been designed to allow learners to study Physical Education in an academic setting, enabling them to critically analyse and evaluate their physical performance and apply their experience of practical activity in developing their knowledge and understanding of the subject.

This specification will create confident, independent thinkers and effective decision makers who can operate effectively as individuals or as part of a team – all skills that will enable them to stand out and effectively promote themselves as they progress through life.

The examined components will provide the knowledge and understanding which underpin the non-exam assessment (NEA). The NEA within this specification allows learners to explore an activity in detail as a performer or coach, chosen from a wide variety of sporting activities. Learners will also analyse and evaluate performance in a chosen activity as part of their NEA.

This course will prepare learners for the further study of PE or sports science courses as well as other related subject areas such as psychology, sociology and biology. Learners will also develop the transferable skills that are in demand by further education, Higher Education and employers in all sectors of industry.

“This course allows you to do both theoretical and practical aspects combined and enables you to have a full grasp of Physical Education and Science. Overall it is a great subject and very different from most other subjects that are more classroom based” - Student

Exam Board: OCR

Course Specification: H555

Qualification obtained: OCR A Level in Physical Education

Entry requirements:

Students must achieve at least six 9-4 grades including English Language and Mathematics at GCSE.

Grade 5 in Physical Education