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Physical Education (Sports) A Level

at Darrick Wood School, Orpington · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Applied anatomy and physiology, Skill acquisition, Sport and society, Exercise physiology, Biomechanical movement, Sport psychology, Sport and society and the role of technology in physical activity and sport. In order to facilitate the best possible practical grade students will be expected to be participating regularly in a sport activity which is listed in AQA’s approved activity list for A level Physical Education. Students will also need to provide video evidence of their practical performance in a full context version of that particular activity. Expectations are that everyone works to their maximum capabilities both in a practical and theoretical capacity.

What you need to get on

5 in Mathematics, 5 in a written subject 5 in Physical Education If student has not taken GCSE PE: 5, 5 in Combined Science or 5 in separate Biology. Students must participate in one competitive sport on a weekly basis outside of school. If a student did not study GCSE PE, then competitive footage must be provided of chosen sport for Head of PE to review before starting 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

  • Darrick Wood Sixth Form

    LOVIBONDS AVENUE, ORPINGTON, BR6 8ER

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · ORPINGTON

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