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A Level Physical Education

at Invicta Grammar School, Maidstone · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

The A Level specification is a linear course where students will sit all their exams and their non-exam assessment at the end of the two year course. A Level PE involves two papers. Paper one is based on factors affecting participation in physical activity and sport and paper two is based on factors affecting optimal performance in physical activity and sport. Both papers involve multiple choice, short answer questions and extended writing. Each paper is broken down into three units. The first unit that paper one comprises of is applied anatomy and physiology. During this topic, candidates will study the cardiovascular system, respiratory system, musculo-skeletal system and energy systems. The second unit is based on skill acquisition. During this topic, students will learn about principles of theories of learning and performance, use of guidance and feedback, and information processing. The final topic, sport and society, comprises of sub-topics relating to industrial and post-industrial sports and post-World War 2 sports. Paper two comprises of exercise physiology and biomechanics, sport psychology, such as personality, arousal, anxiety, motivation, goal setting and stress management. The final unit, sport and society and technology in sport, includes topics such as ethics in sport, drugs and violence in sport, and the impact of commercialisation on physical activity and sport. Students should note that the theoretical elements are worth 70% of the final grade. The practica

What you need to get on

6/above in GCSE PE. Students should also compete in their sport at County level or above (or the equivalent). Alternatively, if they achieve a 7 at GCSE, they must compete in their sport at Club level or above (or equivalent).

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

Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Maidstone

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