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GCE A Level in Physical Education

at Southend High School For Girls, Southend-On-Sea · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

By taking A level Physical Education you will be studying several different A level subjects within the one course; principally Biology, Physics, Psychology, English, Mathematics and Sociology. The fundamental difference is that these subjects are delivered through the platform of sport, and therefore provide your practical playing experience with the Sports Science knowledge that underpins elite level sport. It will provide you with a theoretical basis to support your training and performance. The areas of study include: Biomechanics, Anatomy and Physiology, Skill Acquisition, Sport Psychology, Sport and Society and Technology in Sport. The theory component constitutes 70% of the course. The other 30% is practical assessment, which includes Physical Performance in one sport (from a prescribed list of activities) which constitutes 15% of this, and you will also complete a Performance Analysis (15%). This is a written or verbal piece of coursework based assessment, which requires you to complete a detailed breakdown of a weakness within your chosen sport and develop your understanding for improving technique using a variety of strategies.

What you need to get on

Minimum Grade 6 in GCSE PE. It is preferable for students to be competing at club level for the benefit of the practical assessment.

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

  • Southend High School for Girls

    Southchurch Boulevard, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 4UZ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 2 September 2026 · Southend-on-Sea

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