Physical Education

*IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM HILLVIEW SCHOOL FOR GIRLS FOR SEPTEMBER 2024 APPLICATIONS*

Applications Open: 1 November 2023

Applications Close: 5 January 2024

Entry Requirements: Minimum entry requirements are 5 GCSE's at Grade 4 or above, which MUST include English Language and Mathematics, plus any additional individual subject requirements.

How to Apply: Applications are only accepted via KentChoices.

The course Is assessed through externally assessed exams and internally assessed coursework and practical performance in one sport.

• Paper 1. Written examination: 2 hours and 30 minutes. 40% of the qualification 140 marks.
  • Topic 1: Applied anatomy and physiology
  • Topic 2: Exercise physiology and applied movement analysis Biomechanics is embedded within the content of Topics 1 and 2.
  
  
  Paper 2. Written examination: 2 hours. 30% of the qualification 100 marks.
  • Topic 3: Skill acquisition
  • Topic 4: Sport psychology
  • Topic 5: Sport and society
  
  
  Practical performance. Internally assessed, externally moderated. 15% of the qualification 40 marks.
  • Skills performed in one physical activity as a player/performer OR Skills performed in one physical activity as a coach. Students MUST be taking part in at least one sport In the role of a performer or coach outside of school. The sports that are available for assessment must be from the prescribed list available from the PE dept, the sports available are the same for all courses at all Institutions.
  • Performance Analysis and Performance Development Programme.

Non-examined assessment: internally assessed, externally moderated 15% of the qualification 40 marks.

• In the role of player/performer or coach analyse two components of a physical activity (one physiological component and either a tactical or technical component).

• In the role of player/performer or coach analyse, implement and evaluate a Peformance Development Programme.

General entry requirements: Grade 4 in English Language and Maths together with 3 other GCSE grades at grade 4 or above is the minimum requirement to enter Hillview Sixth Form.

SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA

GCSE PE (or Equivalent*) Grade 6. GCSE Maths Grade 6 or above. Any combinations of GCSE Science 6/5. An APS of 4.75 or above.

*High level performance in a sport will also be considered.

A Level PE is an excellent route to further education to study Sports, Science, or Social Science courses. A Level PE can be a basis for pursuing careers in teaching, medical and psychological fields in addition to roles in coaching and the leisure industry.