A Level Physical Education
at The Heathland School, Hounslow · school or sixth form
What the college says
Course content/Outline - 70% Theory Factors affecting participation in physical activity and sport Section A - Applied Anatomy and Physiology Section B - Skill Acquisition Section C - Sport & Society Factors affecting optimal performance in Physical Activity and Sport Section A - Exercise Physiology & Biomechanics Section B - Skill Psychology Section C - Sport , Society & Technology in Sport Course content/Outline - 30% Practical Practical performance in physical activity and sport A) Students assessed as a performer or coach in the full sided version of one activity B) Written or verbal analysis of performance The large part of the course is theory based. However, some theory lessons will incorporate a practical element.
What you need to get on
GCSE grade 5 grade in PE. GCSE grade 5 in Mathematics and English Language.
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 Heathland School
Wellington Road South, HOUNSLOW, TW4 5JD
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · HOUNSLOW
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