--- title: "PE" url: "https://knutsford-academy.schudio.com/curriculum/sixth-form-curriculum/sport" school: "Knutsford Academy" --- # PE - Physical Education A Level - BTEC Sport Diploma - KS5 PE Curriculum Maps **PE A Level is the study of both a depth and breadth of knowledge, understanding and skills relating to scientific, socio-cultural and practical aspects of physical education, providing dynamic theoretical and practical skills for further education or work.** #### Course Summary A-level PE We study the AQA specification. Anatomy & Physiology, Biomechanics, Skill Acquisition, Sports Psychology and Sport & Society #### Assessment KS5 PE Assessment 163 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/knutsford-academy/files/documents/KS5_PE_Assessment_.pdf) A-level PE This qualification is assessed in 3 components; - Paper 1 - Factors affecting participation in sport Paper 2 - Factors affecting optimal performance in sport - Practical performance in 1 activity - Written coursework based on personal performance #### Enrichment A range of recreational and representative opportunities in; football, rugby, netball, basketball, badminton, cricket, athletics, rounders, trampolining and lacrosse. #### Careers Physical Education courses can lead to Higher Education opportunities, for example to study Sports Development and Management, Sports Business Management, Sports Science. It can lead to apprenticeships and training or employment in the sports sector. These qualifications will also help you to develop learning and skills that can be used in other life and work situations, such as completing research, working with others, planning training programmes, evaluating and making recommendations to help improve performance, creating and delivering presentations, writing reports, leadership skills and healthy living and lifestyle skills. #### Contact details Miss N Walsh – [**nwh@knutsfordacademy.org.uk**](mailto:nwh@knutsfordacademy.org.uk) Mr P Lynn – [**pln@knutsfordacademy.org.uk**](mailto:pln@knutsfordacademy.org.uk) BTEC Diploma in Sport is the study of the practical skills and broad knowledge required for entrance into higher education programmes in sport, through applied learning. #### Course Summary BTEC Diploma in Sport We study the Pearson Specification; - Anatomy & Physiology - Fitness Training and programming - Professional development in sport - Sports leadership - Fitness testing - Practical sport - Investigating business in sport - Skill acquisition - Rules and Regulations in sport **Assessment** **KS5 BTEC Sport Assessment 180 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/knutsford-academy/files/documents/KS5_BTEC_Sport_assessment.pdf)** BTEC Diploma in Sport This qualification is assessed over 9 units; - Written exam – Anatomy & Physiology - Written exam – Fitness Training and Programming - Written exam – Investigating Business in Sport - 6 units requiring written assignments / practical performances #### Enrichment Football Academy for successful 6th form applicants #### Careers Physical Education courses can lead to Higher Education opportunities, for example to study Sports Development and Management, Sports Business Management, Sports Science. It can lead to apprenticeships and training or employment in the sports sector. These qualifications will also help you to develop learning and skills that can be used in other life and work situations, such as completing research, working with others, planning training programmes, evaluating and making recommendations to help improve performance, creating and delivering presentations, writing reports, leadership skills and healthy living and lifestyle skills. #### Contact Mrs N Walsh: **[nwh@knutsfordacademy.org.uk](http://nwh@knutsfordacademy.org.uk)** ### KS5 PE and Sport Curriculum Maps BTEC Sport KS5 Curriculum Map 221 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/knutsford-academy/files/documents/KS5_BTEC_National_Sport_Curriculum_Map.pdf) A Level PE KS5 Curriculum Map 188 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/knutsford-academy/files/documents/KS5_A-level_PE_Curriculum_Map.pdf) #### Contact details Miss N Walsh – [**nwh@knutsfordacademy.org.uk**](mailto:nwh@knutsfordacademy.org.uk) Mr P Lynn – [**pln@knutsfordacademy.org.uk**](mailto:pln@knutsfordacademy.org.uk) ### Curriculum - [Curriculum Statement](https://www.knutsfordacademy.org.uk/curriculum) - [Key Stage 3](https://knutsford-academy.schudio.com/curriculum/key-stage-3) - [Key Stage 4](https://knutsford-academy.schudio.com/curriculum/key-stage-4) - [Key Stage 5 (Sixth Form)](https://knutsford-academy.schudio.com/curriculum/sixth-form-curriculum) - [Art & Design](https://knutsford-academy.schudio.com/curriculum/sixth-form-curriculum/art-design) - [English](https://knutsford-academy.schudio.com/curriculum/sixth-form-curriculum/english) - [Humanities](https://knutsford-academy.schudio.com/curriculum/sixth-form-curriculum/humanities-social-sciences) - [Languages](https://knutsford-academy.schudio.com/curriculum/sixth-form-curriculum/languages) - [Mathematics & Computer Science](https://knutsford-academy.schudio.com/curriculum/sixth-form-curriculum/mathematics) - [Performing Arts](https://knutsford-academy.schudio.com/curriculum/sixth-form-curriculum/performing-arts) - [Science](https://knutsford-academy.schudio.com/curriculum/sixth-form-curriculum/science-it) - [PE](https://knutsford-academy.schudio.com/curriculum/sixth-form-curriculum/sport) - [Social Science](https://knutsford-academy.schudio.com/curriculum/sixth-form-curriculum/social-science) - [Literacy](https://knutsford-academy.schudio.com/curriculum/reading-and-oracy) - [Teaching and Learning](https://knutsford-academy.schudio.com/curriculum/teaching-and-learning) - [Homework](https://knutsford-academy.schudio.com/curriculum/homework) [![](https://files.schudio.com/knutsford-academy/images/logo/KA_Logo_stacked-02_white.png)](https://tlptrust.com/) **Knutsford Academy** Bexton Road Knutsford WA16 0EA contact@knutsfordacademy.org.uk 01565 633294 ![](https://files.schudio.com/knutsford-academy/images/logo/TLP_logo_for_footer_(2).png) The Learning Partnership is a charitable company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales. 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