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GCE A Level in Physical Education

at Tudor Grange Academy, Solihull, Solihull · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

The OCR Physical Education A-Level: is aimed at students who have an enduring passion for sport and the human anatomy. There is also a strong prerequisite of this course to be regularly competing in a sport outside of school hours. It is our aim to prepare students for their next steps in education or in the work place and A-Level Physical Education has many desirable and transferable attributes to facilitate a successful transition. What specification is proposed? OCR A- Level Physical Education 2016 Onwards What will I be covering in the course? Year 12: Applied Anatomy and Physiology Skill Acquisition Sport and Society Year 13: Exercise Physiology and Biomechanics Sports Psychology Contemporary Issues in PA and Sport Performance in physical activity: You will choose one sport from the approved list (see link above), It is strongly recommended that you are competing regularly in the sport chosen. You are required to log your performances and training sessions in preparation for moderation. You can also choose the option of coaching in one sport and producing a coaching log book.

What you need to get on

Students choosing to study four A levels* If you wish to study four A levels you must achieve: Six GCSE's at grade 7or above. Mathematics and English at grade 6 or above. Students choosing to study three A Levels If you wish to study three A levels you must achieve: Six GCSE's at grade 6 or above. Mathematics and English at grade 5 or above. If the subject has been studied at GCSE you need to have gained a 6 in that subject.

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

  • Tudor Grange Academy Solihull

    Dingle Lane, Solihull, B91 3PD

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Solihull

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