Physical Education

Each subject will have its own entry requirements. Please see individual courses for more details.

A level subjects, which subjects are you interested in studying?
Please choose SIX subjects.
For each subject please choose an order of preference. Choose option 1 in the subject which you would most like to study, option 2 in your second subject choice and continue until you have your six subject options.

Optional enrichment courses:
you may choose Mathematical Studies in addition to the A Level subjects you will take in Year 12.

Mathematical Studies is a level 3 maths qualification aimed at students who have a level 4,5 or 6 in maths at GCSE. It is designed to improve students’ mathematical and problem solving skills and to help with the maths in other subjects such as the sciences, psychology, geography and economics.

or

The Extended Project Qualification

PE

A Level (linear)

The A level course in Physical Education is an exploration of the history of sport through to current practice. Students first learn sporting skills and then the mechanisms required to improve them. The musculoskeletal, cardiovascular and respiratory system are studied in detail, as well as the most effective methods of training them. Students will become competent Badminton officials and be able to show their skills in a practical sport of their choice.

Why PE?

The course is a great choice for students interested in sports science, physical education teaching or coaching. You may also be interested elite performance and the resources available to improve performance.

What’s expected?

We expect our students to be actively involved in sport outside school hours and ideally already compete at club or county level or above. Students should have an interest in current sporting issues and enjoy reading and discussing these with others. The anatomy and physiology of the human body will be studied in depth and students should enjoy linking theory to their own sporting development. There will be an element of independent study, as well as presentations and essays.

In order to study this subject, it is recommended you have a GCSE qualification in Physical Education to at least a grade 5. You need to be regularly participating as a performer or a coach in at least one of the approved activities. Please see the PE subject leaflet on the Hartismere School website for more details.

The transferable skills developed on the course enable you to carry on your study at university. Courses such as Sports Science, Physiotherapy, Recreational Management, armed forces and the civil services are also accessible having followed this course.