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Fun Run Fundraising
A huge well done to all the students and staff who ran the Blackpool Beaverbrooks 10K last Sunday.
Olympic Spirit at Blackpool Sixth Form
The college will host its first community sports day with over 150 young people taking part, including pupils from at least...
Art students break “Out of the Frame” for exhibition in Thornton
Blackpool Sixth Form art and design students will be breaking out of the Frame for their exhibition at the Kiln House Gallery...
England Rugby coach speaks to Blackpool Sixth Form sport students
Brian Ashton, the head coach of the England rugby team that reached the final of the 2007 Rugby World Cup, delivered a...
Rugby Academy Boss prepares for Paralympic role
Paul Moran who heads up the Blackpool Sixth Form Rugby Academy has had a early insight into the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic...Announcements
Battle of the Bands
29th May 7.00pm
Performing Arts Musical Theatre Showcase
31st May 7.30pm
Pre-Sixth Form Conference
2nd July 8.45am - 4.00pm
Physical Education
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Make sport part of your life and you will reap the rewards. Here at Blackpool Sixth Form we offer A level Physical Education. Come and study here and you will receive high quality teaching and learning in spacious, well-equipped classrooms. Whatever your practical strengths we can accommodate them to ensure you are assessed in your strongest area to maximise your marks.
Specific requirements
Genuine interest in the theoretical side of Physical Education and sound practical ability.
What will I study?
AS year
- Anatomy and Physiology
- How skill is acquired
- Opportunites for participation
- Ability to perform/officiate/coach
(2 of 3)
A2 year
- Exercise Physiology
- Psychology Of Sport
- Elite performance
- Ability to perform/officiate/coach
(1 of 3)
Assessment
60% exam and 40% practical in both years.
AS year
- 60% of final grade from a 2 hour written exam
- 40% of final grade from practical (2 of perform/officiate/coach)
A2 year
- 60% of final grade from a 2 hour written exam
- 40% of final grade from practical (1 of perform/officiate/coach)
Where does it lead
Entry to any sport-related course at University such as Sports Coaching, Sports Development, Sports Therapy, Sport and Exercise Science. Possible career opportunities include PE teaching, personal trainer, sports therapist, sports psychologist, sports development officer, sports nutritionist. (Please note that for a career in physiotherapy it is more important to have A levels in sciences rather than PE).
Exam board: AQA
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