Physical Education

Applications Open: Open Now!

Applications Close: Wednesday 7th January 2026

Entry Requirements: Minimum entry requirements are 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, which MUST include English Language and Mathematics, plus any additional individual subject requirements.

How to Apply: Applications are only accepted via Kent Choices.

The course is assessed through externally assessed exams and internally assessed coursework and practical performance in one sport.

Paper 1. Written examination, 2 hours and 30 minutes. - 40% of the qualification - 140 marks.

•Topic 1: Applied anatomy and physiology.

•Topic 2: Exercise physiology and applied movement analysis. Biomechanics is embedded within the content of Topics 1 and 2.

Paper 2, written examination, 2 hours. 30% of the qualification - 100 marks.

•Topic 3: Skill acquisition.

•Topic 4: Sport psychology.

•Topic 5: Sport and society.

Practical performance. Internally assessed, externally moderated. 15% of the qualification, 40 marks.

•Skills performed in one physical activity as a player / performer OR Skills performed in one physical activity as a coach.

Students MUST be taking part in at least one sport in the role of a performer or coach outside of school. The sports that are available for assessment must be from the prescribed list available from the PE department, the sports available are the same for all courses at all institutions.

Performance Analysis and Performance Development Programme. Non-examined assessment: internally assessed, externally moderated. 15% of the qualification, 40 marks.

•In the role of player/performer or coach analyse two components of a physical activity (one physiological component and either a tactical or technical component).

•In the role of player/performer or coach analyse, implement and evaluate a Performance Development Programme.

General entry requirements to study three Level 3 qualifications for Hillview Sixth Form are Grade 4 in both English Language and Maths together with 3 other GCSE grades at Grade 4 or above.

SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA

GCSE PE Grade 6 or above or equivalent experience outside of school in addition to a Grade 5 in Science. An APS of 4.5 or above.

A Level PE is an excellent route to further education to study Sports, Science, or Social Science courses. A Level PE can be a basis for pursuing careers in teaching, medical and psychological fields in addition to roles in coaching and the leisure industry.