A Level Physical Education
Toll Bar Sixth Form
Station Road , New Waltham, Grimsby, DN36 4RZ
Available start dates
Available start dates
Course Summary
A-level PE explores a range of key topics that affect participation and performance in sport. This course is ideal for students who have a genuine interest in all aspects of the sporting world. Students taking A-level PE must be playing competitively in at least one sport on the A-level specification, which will be used for video evidence. Students’ competitive performance will form the basis of the written coursework.
Course Details
Full details of the course, its aims and objectives and methods of assessment can be accessed via:
A-level Physical Education Specification Specification for first teaching in 2016 (aqa.org.uk)
How will it be delivered and assessed?
Two exams and a practical assessment.
Paper 1 – 2 hours - Factors affecting participation in physical activity and sport (35%)
Paper 2 – 2 hours - Factors affecting optimal performance in physical activity and sport (35%)
Practical performance in physical activity and sport (30%)
Entry requirements
Our entry requirements are as follows:
Equipment required
Your next steps...
Higher education and career pathways supported by A-Level PE include:
• Teaching
• Sports Science
• Physiotherapy
• Personal training
• Sports Development and Management
• Sports Psychology
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