Physical Education A Level

Applications Open: - Friday 14 November 2025

Applications Close: - 13 February 2026. Applications may be considered after this date but it is strongly advised to apply before this deadline.

Entry Requirements: - Admission to courses - This is based on your needs and staff advice, but you should be aware of these points: 1. You will need to obtain a minimum of six GCSE passes at Level 5 or above including Mathematics and English (a minimum of a grade 5 in the reformed GCSE qualifications in English and Mathematics) and grades 9-6 in their preferred A-Level subjects or nearest equivalents. 2. Subjects have clear entry requirements. You will find these under the course details or from Subject Heads.

How to Apply: - Please apply via KentChoices (Internal and External Students)

External Applicants - please click here (This form is for external candidates and parents/carers to book a slot to ask any questions about the admissions process and Sixth Form at Highsted Grammar School). Please be aware that it is first come, first served. We will try our best to accommodate your preferences but this might not always be possible).

Internal candidates - should contact their Head of Year directly.

The sports industry is one of the fastest growing sectors in society. You only have to look at the rise of performance analysis in elite sport or at the growth of the Olympic and Paralympic movements to see that with the right qualifications and a passion for sport, there are a huge number of exciting opportunities open to talented young people. A Level PE represents the first steps towards these opportunities. Physical education lends itself to a range of careers in sports and fitness as well as other industries that you may not have considered before. For example, did you know that many nutritionists, physical therapists and chiropractors have a degree in PE?

The course is broken down into two sections at A Level which include the theory of sport and the practical aspects that ensure success in sport. The theory component is worth 70% over two papers. Students will study factors affecting participation in physical activity in sport and factors affecting the optimal performance in physical activity and sport. The remaining 30% based on practical performance or coaching in one practical activity.

Grade 6 in Biology or Additional Science at GCSE level is necessary to be able to access the Biology content of this course. Students should be advised that they will be expected to pursue a particular sport which will form part of the course assessment at A level.