1. Advanced Level Physical Education
Exam Board OCR
New Specification
Linear GCE

2. Why Study PE and Sport?
As a cultural phenomenon that evokes passion, drives economies, shapes politics, highlights inequalities and contributes to our shared sense of national pride, sport has a rare capacity to touch our lives.
Rising levels of obesity and physical inactivity also make sport a major concern for current policy and the use of sport in initiatives such as community development and health promotion campaigns make sport and PE a subject area of great contemporary and vocational relevance.
With major sporting events scheduled for the UK in the next few years, never has sport and PE been so important.

3. Why Study PE? Popular academic choice
Combines both theory and a practical element
Recognised by top universities
Provides an ideal stepping stone to studying sport science to a higher level
Realistic opportunity for top grades

4. How is it assessed? One linear subject studied over two years
3 exams at the end of A2 Level
70% Theory split over 3 exams
30% Practical
1 sport and coursework
Overall: 70% Theory & 30% Practical

5. How is PE taught? Four theory lessons per week
Range of teaching styles from PowerPoint presentations, group work, class discussions and independent study
One practical lesson per week
Enabling boys to obtain the highest marks available for their two practical sports

6. What subject areas are covered?
Anatomy and physiology
Sports psychology
Socio Cultural aspects and influences of sport and PE
Exercise physiology
Historical components and influences of sport and PE
Biomechanics

7. Which A level options does it fit with?
Depends upon what you want to study at university
For Sports Science courses
Science subjects, e.g. Biology
For Natural Science courses
Science Subjects inc Geography, Maths
For Social Science courses
Psychology, Sociology, History

8. What if I want to go to Oxbridge or Med School?
PE can still be a viable option
Oxbridge classify it on a list of second class subjects
They accept a grade from one of these subjects
For Medical Science courses the entry requirements are a minimum of two science courses, so PE is a viable fourth A Level option

9. How can PE enhance my UCAS application?
Leadership qualities
Coaching opportunities and mentoring younger years
Team player
Good communication skills
Organisation
Commitment
Effort and enthusiasm

10. Competition for places
Sports Sciences and Physical Education has a lot of competition
Entry Requirements:
Bath: Sports Science A*A*A
Birmingham: Sports Science AAA/AAB
Durham: Sport AAB
Exeter: Exercise Science AAB
Loughborough: Sports Science A*A*A*

11. What careers are available to PE Graduates?
Careers in the sports industry
Coaching
Nutrition
Sports Law and sports Media
Physiology and movement analysis
Physiotherapy and sports rehab
Teaching
Administration
Sports development
Work with professional teams/ organisations

12. What careers are available to PE Graduates?
Careers outside of Sport
Medical profession
Marketing and advertising
Business
Law
Accountancy
The list is endless…