A-Level PE

Ideal if you enjoy sport, compete regularly, and want to understand the theory behind performance. You should be ready to balance practical performance with academic study.

Exam Board: AQA

PE isn’t just playing sport — you’ll learn the science and psychology behind sport, plus show your ability in a real sport.

Written exams:

• How your body works (muscles, heart, breathing)

• How you learn and improve skills

• How sport affects society (e.g. culture, media, participation)

• How your body responds to exercise and training

• How movement works (biomechanics)

• How your mind affects performance (confidence, motivation, nerves)

• How technology is used in sport

Coursework (non-exam part):

• Perform or coach in one sport and

• Analyse performance

• 70% written exams at the end of Year 13: -Paper 1: Factors affecting participation in physical activity and sport, Paper 2: Factors affecting optimal performance in physical activity and sport

• 30% non-exam assessment: Practical performance in physical activity and sport

5 GCSEs with a mixture of grades 9-5 in a least 5 different subjects including English Language and Mathematics PLUS plus a grade 6 in PE (if taken).

You also need to be good at a sport and play for a club at a decent level .

A-Level PE helps you develop valuable skills Builds skills like teamwork, resilience and analysis. It can lead to careers in sport, fitness, and health - e.g. PE teacher, physiotherapist, coach, sports scientist or personal trainer.