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Physical Education A Level

at The Castle School, Bristol · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

This qualification gives students the chance to study a wide array of theoretical areas that underpin Physical Education. Under the three main titles of Applied Anatomy and Physiology, Sport Psychology and Sport in Society, the theoretical aspects of the Physical Education allow students to build on their knowledge from previous study and learn about factors that optimise performance. The course will address current contemporary topics in sport such as the impact in the use of ergogenic aids, technology and increasing commercialisation of sport. It will also consider psychological theories that underpin skill development and examines the physiological and biomechanical aspects of sporting performance.

What you need to get on

7 GCSE's at Grade 4 or above, including grade 6 in PE GCSE (grade 6 in the theory module) or Distinction in BTEC equivalent, grade 6 in Biology or 66 in Combined Science and Grade 5 in Maths and English or above. Students must be affiliated to a club and playing at club level as an absolute minimum to be able to access the practical requirements of the course.

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 Castle School

    The Castle School Park Road, Bristol, BS35 1HT

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Bristol

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