Advanced GCE in Physical Education
at Thomas Gainsborough School, Sudbury · school or sixth form
What the college says
By studying PE, students will discover how the body works, learn about the health benefits of physical activity and how performance can be enhanced, analysed and monitored. Topics include, sports psychology, nutrition, fitness, injury prevention, injury management and the sports industry. PE goes well with other subjects; for a career in a PE related area, you might also consider taking Biology or Psychology.
What you need to get on
Grade 5 or above in GCSE PE. Students must be playing a competitive sport regularly outside of school.
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
Thomas Gainsborough School
Wells Hall Road Great Cornard, Sudbury, CO10 0NH
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Sudbury
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