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Physical Education (A Level)

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Level
A Level
Type
Single
Programme
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Duration Year(s)

Details

If you're passionate about sport and performing, this course is for you. You’ll get chance to study various aspects of sport in depth, allowing you to optimise your performance skills and knowledge, inspiring you into various sport-related careers.

Course Content

  • Anatomy, physiology and biomechanics
  • Skill acquisition and sports psychology
  • Biomechanics
  • Historical, social and cultural issues in sport
  • Practical performance in ONE sport
  • Oral coursework practical assessment of strengths and weaknesses in ONE sport

You will get the opportunity to participate in various sports teams and recreational activities through the department’s enrichment offer and being a part of the AoC Sport Yorkshire and Humberside fixtures programme.

You will also have access to various trips and workshops organised by local universities looking at deepening your knowledge on topics such as biomechanics and V02 max testing. Local trips to employers such as Cleethorpes Leisure Centre and a sports injuries clinic help you to apply theory to the workplace.

Your Opportunities

Many students go onto higher education to study various sport related degree courses such as Sports Science, Physical Education, Sports Coaching, Sports Psychology, Sports Development, and Coaching to name but a few. Recently students have gained an apprenticeship working in local schools to deliver sport, and gaining valuable qualifications and experience that could ultimately lead to them becoming fully qualified PE teachers.

Your Assessment

  • 70% examination
  • 30% practical assessment

Our Entry Requirements

For the latest entry requirements for all our courses please click the following link: https://www.franklin.ac.uk/courses/course-entry-requirements

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  • Anatomy, physiology and biomechanics
  • Skill acquisition and sports psychology
  • Biomechanics
  • Historical, social and cultural issues in sport
  • Practical performance in ONE sport
  • Oral coursework practical assessment of strengths and weaknesses in ONE sport

You will get the opportunity to participate in various sports teams and recreational activities through the department’s enrichment offer and being a part of the AoC Sport Yorkshire and Humberside fixtures programme.

You will also have access to various trips and workshops organised by local universities looking at deepening your knowledge on topics such as biomechanics and V02 max testing. Local trips to employers such as Cleethorpes Leisure Centre and a sports injuries clinic help you to apply theory to the workplace.


For the latest entry requirements for all our courses please click the following link: https://www.franklin.ac.uk/courses/course-entry-requirements


If you're passionate about sport and performing, this course is for you. You’ll get chance to study various aspects of sport in depth, allowing you to optimise your performance skills and knowledge, inspiring you into various sport-related careers.
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<ul><li>70% examination </li><li>30% practical assessment </li></ul>
Many students go onto higher education to study various sport related degree courses such as Sports Science, Physical Education, Sports Coaching, Sports Psychology, Sports Development, and Coaching to name but a few. Recently students have gained an apprenticeship working in local schools to deliver sport, and gaining valuable qualifications and experience that could ultimately lead to them becoming fully qualified PE teachers.

Level 3
GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent

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Next steps

If you have any queries about courses, please do not hesitate to contact the Admissions Team. You can contact them on 01472 875 004 or email admissions@franklin.ac.uk for more.