The Physical Education department is committed to offering all pupils a broad and engaging program that develops physical skills and fosters lifelong interests in physical activity
PE AT WARWICK
We support gifted games players and athletes in pursuing excellence in their chosen sports, with many students achieving County, Regional, and National selection. For elite students, our Performance Support Pathway (PSP) also provides tailored, high-performance support to aspiring athletes, equipping them with the skills and resources needed to meet the demands of elite-level sport. They will cover areas such as:
• Technical and Tactical Skill Development
• Mental Skills Development
• Physical Development
• Lifestyle Development
Course Specification – A Level: At Warwick, we follow the OCR A level.
This A Level would suit candidates who are:
• Interested in Physical Education and Sport and enjoy working in an independent way
• Wanting to develop their own sporting performance
• Enjoy studying a subject which is relevant to their own lives and experiences
• Interested in pursuing a career in sport
The course has 4 components:
Component 1: Physiological factors affecting performance
Written examination: 2 hours – 30% of A level
Component 2: Psychological factors affecting performance
Written examination: 1 hour – 20% of A level
Component 3: Socio-cultural issues in physical activity and sport 20% of A level
Written examination: 1 hour – 20% of A level
Component 4: Performance in physical education (non examination assessment)
Performance or coaching in 1 sport – 15% of A level
Evaluation and Analysis of Performance for Improvement talk – 15% of A level
