A Level Physical Education (PE)

General Qualifications:
For 3 A Level subjects you require 6 GCSEs grades 9-4 in academic subjects, taken in one sitting.

In addition, there are subject specific entry criteria which relate to the specific demands of the subject.
Specifically for PE you need a grade 5 in both GCSE English Language and Maths. You also need a grade 6 in Physical Education at GCSE or a Distinction level in the BTEC Extended Certificate in Sport.

Please apply online (via the green button) and the College will contact you shortly.

Subjects to be studied will include: 1. Applied anatomy and physiology; 2. Skill acquisition; 3. Sport and society; 4. Exercise physiology; 5. Biomechanical movement; 6. Sport psychology; 7. Sport and society and the role of technology in physical activity and sport.
Plus: practical performance in physical activity and sport.

Assessment will be 70 % and 30% non-examined assessment. The examination will take place at the end of the second year. There will be numerous assessment opportunities throughout the two years to prepare students for the year two exam including an end of year mock exam in year one.

On successful completion of the course you will achieve an A Level in Physical Education.

With this, students can access a wide range of career and higher education pathways and progress to university courses such as sports science, physiotherapy, recreation and leisure studies, sport psychology, teaching, sports therapy, journalism, coaching.

You will be expected to buy the core textbook (approximately £20).

The study of PE provides useful skills, knowledge and a broad range of transferable skills.