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Physical Education

at The Warriner School, Banbury · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level36 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

A Level in Physical Education Theory Content Paper 1: Factors affecting participation in physical activity and sport Section A: Applied anatomy and physiology Section B: Skill acquisition Section C: Sport and society • Written exam: 2 hours • 105 marks—35% of A‐level Paper 2: Factors affecting optimal performance in physical activity and sport Section A: Exercise physiology and biomechanics Section B: Sport psychology Section C: Sport and society and technology in sport • Written exam: 2 hours • 105 marks—35% of A‐level Practical Content Students assessed as a player, performer or coach in the full sided version of one activity. Plus: Written/verbal analysis of performance. • Internal assessment, external moderation • 90 marks—30% of A‐level (15% of the assessment is for the practical and 15% of the assessment if for the analysis and evaluation of performance) The analysis and evaluation of assessment will be marked out of 45: analysis (20 marks) and evaluation (25 marks).

What you need to get on

English Language GCSE 6, Physical Education GCSE 6, Biology GCSE 6

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

  • The Warriner School

    Bloxham Grove Road, Bloxham, OX15 4LJ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Bloxham

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