Skip to content
referalearnerFind my match

OCR Advanced Level GCE Physical Education

at Keswick School, Keswick · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

An A level PE student would be a well-motivated candidate with a keen interest in sport. The course looks at the theoretical aspects of sporting performance; this is where the main emphasis lies, with the remainder focused on the performance or coaching ability in one activity. Component 1: physiological factors affecting performance 1.1 Applied anatomy and physiology 1.2 Exercise physiology 1.3 Biomechanics Component 2: psychological factors affecting performance 2.1 Skill acquisition 2.2 Sports psychology Component 3: sociocultural issues in physical activity and sport 3.1 Sport and society 3.2 Contemporary issues in physical activity and sport Component 4: performance in physical education (non-examination assessment) 4.1 Performance or coaching of an activity taken from the approved lists 4.2 The Evaluation and Analysis of Performance for Improvement (EAPI)

What you need to get on

Two grade 5s or above in science, including biology. Grade 5 or above in PE if studied at GCSE level. It is essential for candidates to be regular performers in one competitive sport from the approved list.

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

  • Keswick School

    VICARAGE HILL, KESWICK, CA12 5QB

    DaytimeClassroom based
    Check the journey

Start dates

  • 3 September 2026 · KESWICK

Who else teaches this exact qualification

Same qualification, different college. Entry requirements and how it is taught can differ a lot between them, which is the whole reason to compare.

See all 307 providers teaching it