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Physical Education

at Heart of England School, Coventry · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

OCR?s A Level in Physical Education will equip learners with both a depth and breadth of knowledge, understanding and skills relating to scientific, socio-cultural and practical aspects of physical education. This requires them to:?develop theoretical knowledge and understanding of the factors that underpin physical activity and sport and use this knowledge to improve performance?understand how physiological and psychological states affect performance?understand the key socio-cultural factors that influence people?s involvement in physical activity and sport?understand the role of technology in physical activity and sport?refine their ability to perform effectively in physical activity and sport by developing skills and techniques and selecting and using tactics, strategies and/or compositional ideas?develop their ability to analyse and evaluate to improve performance?understand the contribution which physical activity makes to health and fitness?improve as effective and independent learners and as critical and reflective thinkers with curious and enquiring minds

What you need to get on

You will need a minimum average points score of 4.8 from the best 8 results based on the QCA points system: 9=9, 8=8, 7=7, 6=6, 5=5, 4=4, 3=3, 2=2 and 1=1 with Grade 4 or higher in Maths and English Language or Literature and at least Grade 4 in Biology or 4-4 in Double Science. Candidates will have an interview with Head of PE regarding sporting activities and interests. We reserve the right to lower the average points score entry criteria pending publication of the results in the summer.

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

  • Heart of England Sixth Form

    Gipsy Lane Solihull, Coventry, CV7 7FW

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Coventry

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