Physical Education A-Level
Entry requirements
Grade 4 in English
Grade 5 in maths or science
Either GCSE PE (grade 4) or BTEC Sport (Merit)
One sport at a high club or County level is essential
What will I study
For A level PE you will study the sports industry and the human body in sport through 7 units;
- Applied Anatomy and Physiology
- Skill Aquisition
- Sport and Society
- Exercise Physiology
- Biomechanical Movement
- Sport Psychology
- Sport and Society, and the Role of Technology in Physical Activity and Sport.
You will also have a practical element to your course, where you will be assessed in one sport. You can be assessed as either a coach or a performer.
You will also have a coursework element, focusing on an analysis of a performance.
How will I be assessed?
There are 2 exams - each 105 marks / 2 hours long. Each of these exams is worth 35% of your final grade.
You will also be assessed in one sport plus the Analysis of Performance coursework. This makes up 30% of your final grade.
Is this subject for me?
This subject is for you if you have a sport which you perform at a high competitive level (e.g. high club / district / county or above), and you are interested in the science, physiology, use of technology and history of sport.
Where can this lead me?
An A level in PE can lead to;
- A job in the sports industry (e.g. coach, teacher, physiotherapy, sports scientist for a club, personal trainer)
- Coaching badges
- Further education such as a degree in Physical Education or Sports Science.
