GCE A Level in Physical Education

You will need to have good knowledge of theoretical skills and be a competent performer. Therefore we will expect you to have at least one GCSE PE minimum grade 5, or if PE has not been taken, GCSE Science minimum grade 5/6; Be part of a team and/ or perform to a club standard in at least 1 sport.

A-level Physical Education qualifications allow students to play to their strengths and gain dynamic theoretical and practical skills for further education or work. Students will study the following topic areas: - Applied anatomy and physiology - Skill acquisition - Sport and society - Exercise physiology - Biomechanical movement - Sport psychology - Sport and society and the role of technology in physical activity and sport.

A Level Physical Education will be assessed at the end of year 2. It will be 70% theory and 30% non-exam assessment – of which 15% will be based on students assessed in the role of player/ performer or coach and 15% will be analysis and evaluation of performance.

Students will need to have good knowledge of theoretical skills and be a competent performer. Students will be expected to have at least one of the following: GCSE PE minimum grade B, or if PE has not been taken a GCSE in a Science minimum grade B Be part of a team and/or perform to a club standard in at least 1 sport

Higher Education Physical Education courses at a large range of Universities. Ultimately this could lead to careers in teaching, coaching, physiotherapy, personal trainer and much more.