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A Level : Physical Education

at Melton Vale Sixth Form College · sixth form college

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

This is a 2 year course designed to build on students' experience at KS4 and GCSE level, it combines theoretical content with practical assessments. Students will have the opportunity to increase their knowledge and understanding of Physical Education and how the factors involved impact on performance and participation. As well as the theoretical elements of the course students will have an opportunity to demonstrate their ability as a performer, coach or official. This qualification is linear, which means that students will sit all their exams and submit all their non-exam assessment at the end of the course. The course combines theoretical content with practical assessments. The theoretical content comprises the following elements: Applied anatomy and physiology Skill acquisition Sport and society Exercise physiology Biomechanical movement Sport psychology Sport and society and the role of technology in physical activity and sport The subjects you study will be invaluable at a personal level and will help you to be better at sport, no matter what your standard. This A Level also opens up a number of career options, for example: sport scientist, physiotherapist, exercise or fitness trainer, the active leisure industry, or working for a national governing body. It will also assist entry onto university courses such as BSc Sport Science and B.Ed Physical Education. You could take this course with other advanced level courses such as Science to prepare for higher education in a

What you need to get on

To study A-Levels at MV16 you must have achieved a minimum of grade 4+ in GCSE English and Maths, plus 3 grade 5's in other subject areas and to include subject specific entry requirements where stated. To study A Level Physical Education, you are expected to be competing at club level or above for the coursework component.

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

  • Melton Vale Sixth Form College

    Burton Road, Melton Mowbray, LE13 1DN

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Melton Mowbray

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