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Sixth Form - Physical Education - PE A Level (FSFC)

Barnsley College

Church Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 2AX

GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent

Level 3

Available start dates

Wednesday, 02 September 2026

Barnsley 6th form college

2 Year(s)

Full time

Daytime/working hours

Course Summary

Sport is increasingly becoming a part of everyday life for more and more people. That could be watching the Diamond League Athletics Competition, taking part in a Sunday league football fixture or County level cricket.

Being involved in sport benefits our physical and mental wellbeing. We are seeing increasing participation rates in sport and positive media coverage continues to raise awareness of these health benefits.

If you have a passion for sport, A Level PE will support your journey to a desired career in a sport related area.

Course Details

This course covers topics such as: anatomy and physiology, skill acquisition, sport and society, biomechanics, sports psychology and technology in sport. A Level PE offers a holistic and in-depth insight into a wide range of important and interesting topics. The knowledge gained will prepare you for three exams you will sit at the end of your second year of study. To support your exams you will complete a coursework element, this consists of a verbal assessment including an assessment on your own ability in a chosen sport.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

A Level PE breaks down into:

Component 1: is a 90-mark exam paper that lasts for two hours. This exam is worth 30% of your final grade.

Component 2: is a 60-mark exam paper that lasts for one hour. This exam is worth 20% of your final grade.

Component 3: is a 60-mark exam paper that lasts for one hour. This exam is worth 20% of your final grade.

Component 4: is your verbal assessment/Non-exam assessment. You will have one hour to complete this. This is worth 30% of your final grade.

Entry requirements

We ask for a GCSE point score of 5 or above to study a two-year A Level programme.

This will include a 5 or above in English and Maths.

Your average GCSE score will include the Grades for all your GCSE subjects, added together, then divided by the number of subjects you’ve taken.

Please note: If you have a GCSE point score between 4.75 and 5 you may be able to access certain A Level subjects but it will require a discussion with a Curriculum Manager.

Specific entry requirements

GCSE Grade 5 or above in Biology or 55 in Combined Science.

GCSE Grade 5 or above in English Language.

GCSE Grade 5 or above in PE is also highly beneficial.

Additionally, success in A Level PE is reliant on students playing competitively or coaching regularly in sport.

Your next steps...

You will develop the skills, knowledge and understanding to prepare you for sports-related courses in Higher Education. Alternatively, you may wish to progress into employment within the sports industry. Popular careers and sports related university courses include:

• Sports Development

• Sports Coaching

• Physiotherapy

• Sports Journalism

• Personal Training

• Sport and Performance Analysis

• PE Teachers

Additional information

https://www.barnsleysixthformcollege.co.uk/course/physical-education/

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