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Physical Education/Sports Studies

at Lancaster Royal Grammar School, Lancaster · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The combination of physical performance and academic challenge provides an exciting opportunity for students at LRGS. They can perform, and then through academic study, improve their performance or coaching. Students will also delve into the ethical considerations behind the use of performance enhancing drugs and also the influence that modern technology is having in and on physical activity and sport. Topics that you will cover will include; joints, movement and muscles; respiratory system during exercise of differing intensities and during recovery; ergogenic aids, rehabilitation of injury and much more. LRGS have been awarded a Gold Standard for the School Games Mark. This award is from a Government led awards scheme launched to reward schools for their commitment to the development of competition across their school and into the community.

What you need to get on

48 points at GCSE and above

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

  • Lancaster Royal Grammar School

    East Road, Lancaster, LA1 3EF

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Lancaster

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