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A-Level Physical Education

at Cleeve School, Cheltenham · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionOutstanding2025see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level22 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

The course includes the study of how both anatomical and physiological knowledge and exercise and sport physiology is applied to physical performance. Within this area is also the study of biomechanics including technology in sport. Students also look at skill acquisition and sports psychology and as with all areas of the course link theory to practical examples from sport and physical activity. Sport & society and contemporary issues make up the final component. Students also follow one practical profile with focus on synoptic observation and analysis for this main sporting activity. Their chosen sport can be assessed on either performance or coaching.

What you need to get on

Students should have achieved a grade 6 in PE GCSE and Science GCSE.

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

  • Cleeve School

    Two Hedges Road Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham, GL52 8AE

    DaytimeClassroom based
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