Key Stage 5 Physical Education

Baysgarth School offers students the chance to take their education in sport to a higher level in Post-16 education, through A-LEVEL PE and BTEC SPORT. These two pathways offers students the opportunity to train specifically for a career within sport, but also offer a wide breadth of knowledge for those who have a passion for sport and are looking to give themselves a broad spectrum of skills for future careers.

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A-Level PE

A-level PE offers the greatest depth of Physical Education knowledge available. Students study a huge range of topics from Physiology and anatomy, to Psychology, Acquisition of skills, History of sport and Sport in Society. These topics are all covered in great depth and assessed through external modular tests in January and June. The course is mainly theoretical, with 75% of the total mark coming from the theory exams. The final 25% is made up of coursework and practical elements. Students must be highly competent in two sporting disciplines to achieve highly in A-level PE. Currently we offer Lifeguarding as one of the student’s two sports, allowing them to gain their National Pool lifeguard Qualification and therefore gain employment as recreation assistants, as well as generating marks for their A-Level PE. A-level PE is taught through a range of different teaching styles, including times where students will study independently, or will be required to research areas that have been taught in greater depth. Students who take A-Level PE must be aware of the academic qualities needed to succeed, and hard work is expected at all times throughout the course. Students must learn to be independent; self motivated and well organised to make the most of A-Level PE. Students who successfully complete the course open the door to a huge range of careers in sport, physiology, medicine, uniformed services and psychology.

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BTEC SPORT: Development, Coaching & Fitness

BTEC Sport: Development, Coaching and Fitness is a relatively new course to Baysgarth 6th form, with only one cohort having finished the two year course so far, yet it currently boasts a 100% pass rate. BTEC Sport offers less depth than A-level PE, but a greater range of topics and more vocational style. BTEC is taught using a range of styles, including; practical work, assessed tasks, oral projects, presentations and independent research. BTEC covers modules such as; Health and Safety, training and fitness, Sports Psychology, Sports Nutrition, Sports Injury and Practical individual sports. The units are internally assessed before being sent to an external moderator. Although students do not have to have a particularly high level of sporting ability, students must have the competence and confidence to coach young students and their peers to succeed in the course.

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Career Opportunities

Students taking sport, either as A-Level or BTEC Sport, will open up a range of career opportunities from sport, physiology, medicine, uniformed services and psychology. Some of the most common career paths that students follow after A-Level study include becoming PE Teachers, Coaches, Joining the RAF, Army or Navy, Physiotherapy, Police, Fire service, Nursing, Sports Development, Sports Psychology, Child Psychology and Sociology. The range of topics offered to students who study sport means that they will have a large range of careers available to them.

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Leadership Academy and Extra-Curricular Sporting Opportunity

Whilst being a small 6th form, Baysgarth does offer a range of Extra Curricular Opportunity. Students are given the opportunity to continue their leadership experience by joining the Baysgarth 6th Form Leadership Academy, where students sign up to ‘Services to Sport’ a company that runs coaching awards and provides coaches for local clubs. This allows students to participate in paid coaching, as well as gaining qualifications in coaching, and therefore developing the work they have done in Key stage 3 and 4. Students also get the opportunity to take part in extra curricular sport such as Volleyball, Football and Badminton. Students are also pointed in the direction of external clubs and organisations. Talented footballers get the opportunity to join former students and teachers by joining Baysgarth Old Boys FC, the schools successful division 1 Sunday League team.