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A Level in Physical Education (PE)

at Loughborough College, Loughborough · college

Entry levelA levelsFunctional Skills2 yearsFull time

What the college says

The course allows you to pursue your sporting passions by developing a broad theoretical understanding of factors that affect both participation rates within society as well as the performance levels of elite athletes. Paper one of the qualification is based on factors that affect participation; content includes the effect of exercise on a range of body systems, the process of learning new skills and the societal factors that impact upon opportunities that different individuals might be afforded. Paper two is focused on the factors that affect elite performance. This content includes exercise physiology, nutrition, biomechanics, sports psychology as well as the role of technology within professional sport.

What you need to get on

Five GCSEs at grade 5 or above including English Language and maths GCSE English Language – Grade 6 GCSE Mathematics – Grade 6 GCSE Double Science – Grades 66 As practical coursework is a large part of the course (30 per cent of the overall A level), you will need to self-assess and improve your performance. Students therefore need to be training and competing in one sport discipline at county level.

How you are assessed

Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.

What this level means

A supported starting point if exams have not gone well yet.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Main Campus

    Radmoor Road, Loughborough, LE11 3BT

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · Loughborough

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