GCE A Level in Physical Education
at Pate'S Grammar School, Cheltenham · school or sixth form
What the college says
For students who are interested in sport and the various ways in which it affects individuals and society as a whole. This is an academic subject which mixes theory with practice. You will study the anatomical and physiological implications, the psychological demands and the sociological and historical contexts of the subject. You will need to be an able physical performer, as the subject requires a committed study of two activities.
What you need to get on
57 Points from Best 8 GCSE subjects (where 9, 8, 7, 6 etc and A* = 8.5, A = 7, B = 5.5, C = 4)
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
Pate's Grammar School
PRINCESS ELIZABETH WAY, CHELTENHAM, GL51 0HG
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · CHELTENHAM
- 1 September 2027 · CHELTENHAM
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