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Physical Education A Level

at Herefordshire, Ludlow, and North Shropshire College, Hereford · college

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

The study of A Level Physical Education gives you a valuable insight into the amazing world of sports performance. You will link key sporting ideas with practical performance and gain an insight into the relationship they have with each other. You will enjoy exploring the history of sport, how your body responds to exercise and why you do not always perform at your best in competition. You will have the opportunity to either coach or play a competitive sport through the non-examined element of the course. You will study Anatomy, Physiology, Nutritional Science, and Biomechanics. A Level PE will also develop many transferrable skills valued by Higher Education establishments and employers. These include analytical skills, problem-solving and decision-making skills. You will also develop your psychological understanding of people and how they think and act under pressure.

What you need to get on

A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 4 (grade C), to include grade 4 (grade C) in maths and sciences (preferably biology). GCSE physical education is not a pre-requisite

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

  • Ludlow Sixth Form College

    Castle Square, Ludlow, SY8 1GD

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Ludlow

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