PE A Level
Maplesden Noakes School, The
, Buckland Road, Great Buckland, MAIDSTONE, ME16 0TJ
Available start dates
Available start dates
Application Instructions
Applications open: 10 November 2025
Application deadline: 13th February 2026
Entry Requirements: - 5 x GCSEs Grade 4-9 including English. Maths desirable. Please see individual courses for subject entry requirements. Please visit our website for more information https://www.maplesden.kent.sch.uk/830/welcome
Subject Choices: - You will need to select a minimum of 3 subjects to study and these can be a mixture of A Levels and BTECs with SEFA and MWBA in addition to your full time studies.
How to Apply: - Please apply via KentChoices
Course Summary
AQA’s A Level in Physical Education will equip learners with both a depth and breadth of knowledge, understanding and skills relating to scientific, socio-cultural and practical aspects of physical education.
Course Details
Paper 1: Factors affecting participation in physical activity and sport: Written exam 2 hours, 105 marks, 35% of A Level
Section A: Applied anatomy and physiology
Section B: Skill acquisition
Section C: Sport and society
Paper 2: Factors affecting optimal performance in physical activity and sport: Written exam 2 hours, 105 marks, 35% of A level
Section A: Exercise physiology and biomechanics
Section B: Sport psychology
Section C: Sport and society and technology in sport
Non-exam assessment: Practical performance in physical activity and sport
Internal assessment of written coursework, external moderation of performance or coaching: 90 marks • 30 % of A-level
How will it be delivered and assessed?
Non-exam assessment: Practical performance in physical activity and sport
Internal assessment of written coursework, external moderation of performance or coaching: 90 marks • 30 % of A-level
70% Exam
30% Non-Exam assessment
Students must be able to demonstrate that they are participating or coaching in at least one sport to a high level.
Entry requirements
Grade 6-9 in GCSE PE or L2 Merit in a Sport course (CNAT or BTEC) & Grade 5-9 in GCSE English. If no PE course taken Grade 6-9 in GCSE Science
Additional information
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