Physical Education A-Level

Studying Physical Education will allow you to deepen your understanding of sports and physical activity,

 its impact on health, the body and wellbeing,  as well as how to improve performance. You will learn about the many factors that affect performance, looks at the role technology has to play and improve your analysis and evaluative skills to improve performance. 

For the physical side of the course, you will improve your knowledge of applied anatomy, biomechanics and physiology and physical training. You will also look at socio-cultural influence, sports psychology and overall health benefits of sport. You will also look at  contemporary issues in sport and its role in society. 

Applying this course into practice, you will also do a practical performance, either as a performer or coach. 

Key Skills Acquired

Analysis, investigative problem solving, critical thinking, reflective thinking, team work, competitive spirit

Complimentary A-Levels

Biology, Psychology, Sociology, Maths, Chemistry, Physics, Geography, English Language and Literature. 

Typical Assessment

Examinations, practical assessments, oral exam (differs between examining boards)

Exam Boards

England, Wales and Northern Ireland Exam Boards: AQA, OCR, Pearson Edexcel (UK)

International Exam Boards: Cambridge International Education (CIE)

Career Options

Professional Sportsperson, sports scientist, PE teacher, sports coach, personal instruction, fitness instructor, physiotherapist, nutritionist, chiropractor. 

UK Universities Include

Loughborough University, University of Exeter, University of Bath, University of Birmingham, University of Leeds, University of Edinburgh, Cardiff Metropolitan University, University of Glasgow, University of Stirling, Liverpool John Moores University, University of Chichester, University of Brighton, University of Worcester, University of Bedfordshire, University of Cumbria, University of Winchester, University of East London, University of Hertfordshire, University of Derby, University of Gloucestershire, University of Lincoln, University of Sunderland, Edge Hill University, University of Central Lancashire, Sheffield Hallam University, Leeds Beckett University, University of South Wales, University of Northampton, University of Essex, Canterbury Christ Church University, St Mary’s University Twickenham, University of Hull, University of Wolverhampton, University of Portsmouth, University of Buckingham, Solent University, University of Nottingham, Manchester Metropolitan University, University of Roehampton, University of Wales Trinity Saint David