Physical Education A Level

Applications Open: 12th December 2025

Applications Close: 30th January 2026

Entry Requirements: Grade requirements: A minimum of 48 points from your best 8 GCSE grades with no less than a Grade 5 in all subjects taken. Certain subjects have additional specific entry requirements. Information on these can be found in the online prospectus.

How to apply: Applications should be made directly to the School via Applicaa which will be available from the Sixth Form area of the School's website.

https://twgsb.org.uk/sixth-form/sixth-form-admissions/applying-to-twgsb6

Please DO NOT apply via Kent Choices.

The course enables the student to develop an understanding of physiological, psychological and social/cultural aspects which affect skilled performance and participation in physical education and sport. Students also learn to observe and analyse practical performance, as well as refine their own skills. Students gain the opportunity to take up leadership roles, as a coach, official or analyser. The varied course requires an interest in contemporary issues in sport, sound research skills and considerable independent learning.

The course enables the student to develop an understanding of physiological, psychological and social/cultural aspects which affect skilled performance and participation in physical education and sport. Students also learn to observe and analyse practical performance, as well as refine their own skills. Students gain the opportunity to take up leadership roles, as a coach, official or analyser. The varied course requires an interest in contemporary issues in sport, sound research skills and considerable independent learning.

Outline

A-Level

Examination: Paper 1

Factors affecting participation in physical activity and sport

Applied anatomy and physiology

Skill acquisition

Sport and society

35%

Examination: Paper 2

Factors affecting optimal performance in physical activity and sport

Exercise physiology and biomechanics

Sport psychology

Sport and society and technology in sport

35%

Non-Examination

Practical performance in physical activity and sport

Students are assessed as a performer or coach in the full sided version of one activity (written/verbal analysis of performance)

30%

GCSE grade 6 in Physical Education and Biology.

Physical Education provides opportunities for several career paths in sport, including Sport Science, Sports Leisure and Management, Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Teaching and Coaching courses at University to name but a few.

Recent students have represented England at Football, completed MAs in Exercise Science, attended Sports Academies in Australia and have gone on to become PE Teachers or Sports Coaches.