Component 3: Non-Exam Assessment – Practical Assessments and Written Controlled Assessment (All internally marked and externally moderated – 40%) Practical Assessments (30%): candidates will select three sports that they play regularly, and to a good standard, from a set list to perform for assessment during the course. One must be a team sport, one must be an individual sport, and the third can be a free choice from the given list of sports. These are worth 30% of the final grade, and therefore 10% per activity. Written Controlled Assessment (10%): students will complete an Analysis & Evaluation of Performance (AEP) that centres around applying knowledge and understanding gained from their theory lessons to practical performances and fitness testing on themselves and other performers. This is completed under controlled assessment conditions in the presence of teaching staff, although there are plenty of opportunities for individual study and research in pupils’ own time in preparation for these sessions.
Enrichment Students have had the opportunity to visit the Body Worlds Museum in London, to supplement their studies in anatomy and physiology. Trips also run to elite sport science testing centres at a variety of universities. Students will also benefit from visiting speakers, presentations and online seminars that are normally only shared with sports scholars and aspiring elite performers.
Future pathways The opportunity to study the excellent BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Sport course (the equivalent of two A Levels) or the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Sport (the equivalent of one A Level) in the Sixth Form at Ashford School. Both these courses are challenging academic courses with very similar content to A Level PE courses, not practical, vocational courses that some mistake them for. For more information, please go to the Academic PE page on the school website: https://www.ashfordschool.co.uk/pe-academic-courses A starting point on the journey to a wide variety of Sport Science and Sports Studies degrees at universities, both home and abroad. (All the top sporting universities, including Loughborough and Bath, accept BTEC Sport students.) Supportive theory for aspiring and current elite practical performers, including nutrition and the science behind training principles and application, as well as performance analysis. A multitude of careers in the Leisure and Fitness industries, from personal trainers, instructors and coaches to business management. Relevant content and Sport Science theory that can contribute to future Physiotherapy courses. Pathways into sports coaching and teaching, as well as sports analysis careers. A number of our former GCSE PE pupils have followed these pathways. Read more about them on our website.
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