Are you keen to learn more about sport science and psychology and how it is used to improve performance? Have you ever wondered why some sports people are paid so well and where the money comes from?

The Eduqas A Level in Physical Education is an exciting, engaging course which is highly regarded by universities and employers. The course is varied and insightful, focusing on the body, how it performs and the role of sport within society.

There is an expectation that students will take part in sporting opportunities that are available to them to enhance their performance for assessment, for example by joining a QMC sports team or training/ competing or coaching regularly at a club.

The qualification sits well with a range of other A Levels including the sciences, maths and humanities.

PE GCSE beneficial but not essential. Grade 5 in double Science.

Throughout the course you will be challenged to develop a variety of high order skills which will support your achievement in the exams. With regards to your own practical performance you will learn how to make effective use of psychological theories that can lead to improvements in your sport. You will also learn how analyse and apply theories to evaluate aspects of your practical performance or your effectiveness as a coach.

This course provides you with a broad qualification that prepares you for further study or a career within the sport sector, including:

• Sport and Recreation Facility Management
• Coaching/Teaching/Training
• Health Promotion
• Sports Therapy
• Fitness and Personal Training
• Sports Development Officers

As well as sport in recent years students have gone on to study Biomedical Sciences, physiotherapy, economics, engineering, equine studies, English literature and a host of other subjects. Students have progressed into careers as diverse as physiotherapy, sports coaching, the police force as well as apprenticeship schemes with major accountancy and software firms.

70% of the course is assessed through 2 exams at the end of the 2nd year. The remaining 30% is split evenly between a written piece of coursework and a practical assessment of your performance in one sport.

• Exercise physiology, training and performance
• Movement analysis, technology and biomechanics
• Sports psychology
• Skill acquisition
• Sport and Society

Molly Wateridge left QMC in July 2020 with A levels in PE, Maths and Chemistry. She is now studying physiotherapy at Cardiff University

Farah Wayman left QMC in July 2020 with A levels in PE, Biology and Psychology. She is now studying sports science at Leeds Beckett University

Ryan Knight left QMC in July 2019 with A levels in PE, maths and chemistry. He is currently studying Maths at Royal Holloway University.

Andrew Dingwall left in July 2019 QMC with A levels in PE, Business and Psychology. He is now working as a Cross-Functional Degree Apprentice at Cisco Systems

Are you curious about the body and how it responds to exercise? Are you interested in an athlete’s lifestyle and how they cope with the demands of training and competing? Are you keen to develop your leadership skills in a sports capacity? If so, this course could be a great choice for you!

The Cambridge Technical Level 2 Diploma is an exciting choice of course which will see students gain a valuable skillset ready to progress onto a level 3 programme, further training or directly into employment. Students will gain valuable experience studying a variety of concepts associated with sport, as well as developing a range of key skills such as leadership, team work, confidence, literacy and numeracy. This is a rewarding, applied course which is theory and practically based; it required a good level of organisation and commitment from students.

To achieve the qualification students will complete various work based projects and assignments that are based on realistic sporting situations, activities and demands.

The course is predominantly assessed through vocationally relevant coursework assignments and projects, applying your knowledge and understanding of a range of key concepts.

• Injury in Sport

• Fitness Testing and Training

• Anatomy and Physiology for Physiology for Sport

• Effects of Exercise on the Body Systems

• Development of Personal Fitness

• Lifestyle and the Sports Performer

• Planning and Leading Sports Activities

You will need sports kit for all practical based lessons. An online text book will be available to support your understanding of key concepts. QM Sports kit is available via our supplier.

Progression rates into employment and higher education are exceptional as students leave with a comprehensive knowledge and deep understanding of the subject, along with excellent coaching skills that are desired by the sports industry. QMC has a fantastic reputation for its sporting programme, team successes and outstanding facilities. These are one year vocational programmes. You will have the opportunity to re-take English Language and Mathematics GCSE if these have not been obtained at grade 4 or above.