Physical Education
at Holcombe Grammar School, Chatham · school or sixth form
What the college says
Why study Physical Education? Students will explore contemporary issues in modern sport and recreation as well as examining the effects of exercise and the relationships between training and performance. Students will enhance their understanding of how elite performers prepare for sports competition as well as finding ways to improve their own performance in selected roles through their greater understanding of the subject.
What you need to get on
Grade 6 GCSE Physical Education and a Grade 6 in English Language AND Competitive involvement in one practical activity outside of school (see AQA website for list of approved activities);
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
Holcombe Grammar School
Holcombe, Maidstone Road, Chatham, ME4 6JB
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Chatham
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