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GCE A Level in Physical Education

at Maidstone Grammar School, Maidstone · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Students will study a variety of Anatomy and Physiology, Sport Psychology, Sport and Society, Biomechanics, Skill Acquisition, and Technology in Sport across a two-year course. The course is assessed in the form of two exam papers, as well as a practical performance and a verbal or written analysis of performance. Paper 1: Factors affecting participation in physical activity and sport. What is assessed? Section A: Applied anatomy and physiology. Section B: Skill acquisition. Section C: Sport and society. How it is assessed: Written exam: 2 hours, 105 marks, 35 % of A Level. Questions: Section A: multiple choice, short answer and extended writing (35 marks). Section B: multiple choice, short answer and extended writing (35 marks). Section C: multiple choice, short answer and extended writing (35 marks). Paper 2: Factors affecting optimal performance in physical activity and sport. What is assessed? Section A: Exercise physiology and biomechanics. Section B: Sport psychology. Section C: Sport and society and technology in sport. How it is assessed. Written exam: 2 hours, 105 marks, 35 % of A Level. Questions: Section A: multiple choice, short answer and extended writing (35 marks). Section B: multiple choice, short answer and extended writing (35 marks). Section C: multiple choice, short answer and extended writing (35 marks). Non-Examined Assessment: Practical performance in physical activity and sport. What is assessed? Students assessed as a performer or coach in the full si

What you need to get on

To study this course, you should have a Grade 6 in Physical Education at GCSE. Also, at least a Grade 5 in GCSE Maths and English and at least a Grade 6 in one of the Sciences. Students must also be engaged in sport at a competitive level.

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

  • Maidstone Grammar School

    BARTON ROAD, MAIDSTONE, ME15 7BT

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · MAIDSTONE

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