Physical Education A Level (Linear)

Applications Open: - 5th November 2025

Applications Close: - 5th January 2026

Entry Requirements: - Our entry requirements are subject specific, please look through our website for more information. Specific information can be found under Sixth Form and in Choosing courses. Details are here

How to Apply: - Please apply via KentChoices

A Level:
- Physiological Factors Affecting Performance
- Psychological Factors Affecting Performance
- Socio-cultural and Contemporary Issues

The practical aspect of the course is not taught directly and so students must be committed to at least one sport outside of school. Their assessment in this area is linked directly to the level they compete at and suitable candidates are most likely to be training and competing at least twice a week on average. Performance at club level or above is cruical.

Component 1 (30%) Physiological Factors Affecting Performance (2 hour examination paper)

Component 2 (20%) Psychological Factors Affecting Performance (1 hour examination paper)

Component 3 (20%) Socio-cultural and Contemporary Issues (1 hour examination paper)

Component 4 (30%)Performance with Physical Education (internal assessment/external moderation)

- Students with good practical skills in sport and who compete or perform to a high level
- Students who have a high level of motivation and an interest in the study of sport at a high level
- Students with the ability to cope with advanced scientific concepts and theoretical knowledge
- Students with the ability to analyse, observe and understand performance

-APS 5.5+

- Track record in sport

• Sports Science
• Physiotherapy
• Teacher Training in PE
• Sports Management
• Sports Studies
• Personal Training