Physical Education/Sports Studies
at St Peter'S Catholic Comprehensive School, Bournemouth · school or sixth form
What the college says
Physical Education is a really diverse subject. The course offers an excellent insight into all the scientific aspects of sporting performance. Whether you are looking to increase your understanding of exercise physiology and performance in competition, improve your mental approach to performance through sports psychology, or simply learn more about the socio-culture issues affecting sports participation and elite performance, this course is for you.
What you need to get on
GCSE Physical Education Grade 6 or BTEC Level 2 Diploma Distinction. Students must also play a sport outside of school. Combines well with Biology, Health & Social Care, Psychology
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
St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School
St. Catherines Road, Bournemouth, BH6 4AH
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Bournemouth
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