A Level Physical Education
at Bolton Sixth Form College, Bolton · sixth form college
What the college says
Are you fascinated by the human body? Have you ever wondered why some people can run faster than others? How drugs enhance performance in sport? What gives Olympic champions the psychological edge over their competitors? How technology can advance sports performance? Then A Level Physical Education (PE) is for you.
What you need to get on
Students studying three A Levels will be expected to have a minimum of two GCSEs at grade 6 and three GCSEs at grade 5/4, including English Language and Mathematics at grade 5/4 or above. Or eight GCSEs at a minimum of grade 5.
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
The Sixth Form Bolton
Deane Road, Bolton, BL3 5BU
DaytimeClassroom basedCheck the journey
Start dates
- 7 September 2026 · Bolton
Who else teaches this exact qualification
Same qualification, different college. Entry requirements and how it is taught can differ a lot between them, which is the whole reason to compare.
- Their version
Sidcup · London · 2 years
- Their version
Newquay · South West · 2 years
- Their version
Sleaford · East Midlands · 2 years
- Their version
Rochester · South East · 2 years
- Their version
Bishop Luffa School, Chichester
South East · 2 years
- Their version
Thatcham · South East · 20 months
- Their version
Maidstone · South East · 24 months
- Their version
Market Rasen · East Midlands · 2 years