Physical Education A Level AQA

Applications Open – 3rd November 2025

Applications Close – 31st July 2026

Entry Requirements –We do have entry recommendations for some courses, especially A-levels, as we would not want you to start a course that would not be suitable for you. We want to give you the best chance of future success.

The course programmes are flexible: students can mix Level 3 courses with Level 2 courses, or A-levels with BTECs. We provide impartial advice and guidance and seek to put you on the courses you want and are likely to be successful in.

Students are expected to study up to 3 A level equivalent subjects (this can be from either A levels and/or Level 3 BTEC subjects) building their own personalised combination of Level 3 subjects OR a full time Level 2 course.

The sixth form runs on a flexible timetable with some courses running until 6.00pm. This flexibility means we can offer as much as possible, to as many as possible, as often as possible.

How to Apply – Please apply via Kent Choices.

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This course is designed to give students knowledge and increase their understanding of the factors that affect performance and participation in Physical Education. It gives studentsThis course is designed to give students knowledge and increase their understanding of the factors that affect performance and participation in Physical Education. It gives students the opportunity to experience and develop an interest in a variety of roles in sport, such as participant or coach. You will learn theory based principles which address contemporary topics in sport, such as the use of ergogenic aids, technology and the increasing commercialisation of sport. the opportunity to experience and develop an interest in a variety of roles in sport, such as participant or coach. You will learn theory based principles which address contemporary topics in sport, such as the use of ergogenic aids, technology and the increasing commercialisation of sport.

You will have a mixture of teacher-led lessons and independent study. Assessment is divided between practical performance in one activity as either a performer or a coach and two theory examinations at the end of the course. Practical ability in a sport is a distinct advantage.

Paper 1

• Applied Anatomy and Physiology
• Skill Acquisition
• Sport and Society

Paper 2

• Exercise Physiology and Biomechanics
• Sport Psychology
• Sport and society and the role of technology in physical activity and sport

Non-examination Assessment

• Practical Assessment (performer or coach) in one activity
• Written coursework on analysis of their performance in that chosen activity

Students should have achieved at least a 6 grade in GCSE P.E.

Universities and employers know that students with A Level PE have a range of useful skills (research, communication, social and organisational). The courses are beneficial to students who want to go on to study PE or Sport Science at university and those who choose to go on into other areas related to sport and exercise.