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A Level PE

at Ringwood School Academy, Ringwood · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level360 hoursFull timeFree

What the college says

2 x linear programme of study The Topic areas that will be examined are: Applied anatomy and physiology – developing the knowledge of the science behind the performance Skill acquisition – developing knowledge of the theories and concepts behind the learning of new skills Sport and society – developing knowledge of how sport has emerged over time and factors affecting modern sport Biomechanics – the study of forces and motion and their effect on sports performance

What you need to get on

Average GCSE grade 4.5. Grade 4 in English Language, Grade 4 in English Literature and Grade 4 in Mathematics. Combined Science 5, 5 This course is for students with a dedicated interest in the theoretical study of sport. Students are required to be practically assessed and therefore must be able to perform one activity from the specification list to a highly competent standard. An enthusiasm for participation in sport is essential. 

How you are assessed

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

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

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

  • Ringwood School

    Parsonage Barn Lane, RIngwood, BH24 1SE

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 3 September 2026 · RIngwood

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