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Physical Education A Level

at Knutsford Academy, Knutsford · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

A-level Physical Education builds on students' experience from Key Stage 4 and GCSE to enhance their knowledge and increase their understanding of the factors that affect performance and participation in Physical Education. A Level PE Topics: Applied physiology to optimise performance Psychological aspects that optimise performance Evaluating contemporary influences in sport Optimising practical performance in a competitive situation.

What you need to get on

5 GCSE @ Grade 5+ including and English and Maths, including GCSE PE @ Grade 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

  • Knutsford Academy

    Bexton Road, Knutsford, WA16 0EA

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 3 September 2026 · Knutsford

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