Physical Education A Level

NEW Applications for September 2026

Applications Open - Monday 3rd November 2025

Applications Close - Monday 5th April 2026 at 5pm

Entry Requirements - A minimum of six separately identifiable GCSE subjects at grade 6 or above, OR an average of grade 6 in the best six GCSE subjects achieved

At least a grade 5 in both English and Mathematics For most subjects at A Level, a grade 6 in the subject at GCSE is required. However, for A Level Mathematics a grade 7 is required, and for Further Mathematics a grade 8 is necessary

How to Apply - Applications can be made through Kent Choices

Please contact us directly if you have any questions - contact sixthformrecruitment@nks.kent.sch.uk

Open Evening

Thursday 15th January - 6pm - 8pm

Presentations at 6:30pm & 7:30pm

No booking necessary.

Open Mornings - Please visit our school website to book a slot for the open mornings www.nks.kent.sch.uk

Thursday 20th November 2025 9am - 12pm

Thursday 11th December 2025 9am -12pm

Please visit our website for information on consultation meeting if you would like to visit the school and talk to a member of the Sixth Form Team - https://www.nks.kent.sch.uk/page/?title=Sixth+Form+Admissions&pid=33

Physical Education at A Level is designed to be run over a twoyear linear programme with students sitting examinations at the end of the twoyear course. However, the course can be adapted to

During the course of the two years, students will be engaged in the following material that links into a degreelevel programme of study for Sports Science: 

Applied anatomy and physiology

Skill acquisition 

Sport and society 

Exercise physiology 

Biomechanical movement 

Sport psychology 

Sport and society and the impact of technology on physical activity and sport

Physical Education at A Level Is designed to be run over a two year linear programme, with students sitting examinations at the end of the two year course. However, the course has been designed to allow for teaching of an AS Level to run alongside the A2 programme if required.

During the course of the two years students will be engaged in the following material that naturally links into a degree level programme of study for Sports Science:

• Applied anatomy and physiology
• Skill acquisition
• Sport and society
• Exercise physiology
• Biomechanical movement
• Sport psychology
• Sport and society and the role of technology on physical activity and sport

The course is assessed both academically and practically, and is split as follows:

Paper 1: Factors affecting participation in physical activity and sport worth 35% of the 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 worth 35% of the A Level 

Section A: Exercise physiology and biomechanics 

Section B: Sport psychology 

Section C: Society and technology in sport Practical assessment:

Practical performance in physical activity and sport worth 30% of the A Level  Students are assessed as a performer or coach in the full sided version of one activity 

Students also have to do a written/verbal analysis of performance

GCSE grade 6 in Physical Education OR, for those who have not studied PE previously, a GCSE grade 6 in Biology or Additional Science. Students should be actively participating in a recognised sport to a good club or low level county standard and repre

Health Studies, Nutrition, Physiotherapy, Sport and Exercise Science, Sports Marketing, Sports Science.