GCE A Level in Physical Education
at Loreto College, St. Albans · college
What the college says
This course is for those with an interest and passion for sport and physical activity in addition to the theoretical aspects behind the subject. You'll need enthusiasm and a commitment to the subject as well as the ability to perform regularly in a chosen sport.
What you need to get on
Grade 6 for GCSE Physical Education and Combined Science. However, it is possible to take the course if Physical Education was not taken at GCSE level. A Grade 6 for GCSE for science would be required.
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
Loreto College
Upper Lattimore Road, St Albans, AL1 3RQ
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · St Albans
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