GCE A Level in Physical Education
at Cheltenham Bournside School, Cheltenham · school or sixth form
What the college says
The A Level course equips learners with both a depth and breadth of knowledge, understanding, and skills relating to scientific, socio-cultural and practical aspects of physical education. The practical element consists of an assessment in 1 activity in both Year 12 and Year 13, either as a performer or coach, as well as an analysis and evaluation of a performance. Practical assessment is largely undertaken within students’ own time. The course is very much theoretical with an emphasis on ‘sports science’. Students will be expected to research different media to help underpin the knowledge they have gained within lessons.
What you need to get on
See our current Sixth Form Prospectus for further details.
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
Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre
Warden Hill Road, Cheltenham, GL51 3EF
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Start dates
- 2 September 2026 · Cheltenham
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.
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