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Physical Education – A Level

A LEVEL · PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Analyse performance. Understand sport.

Combine academic study of physical education with practical performance or coaching and detailed evaluation.
QUALIFICATION
A Level		 EXAM BOARD
OCR		 DURATION
Two years		 ASSESSMENT
70% exams, 30% NEA

Why choose Physical Education?

A Level PE develops the scientific, psychological and socio-cultural knowledge behind performance. You will apply theory to practical activity and analyse how to improve a chosen performance.

What you will study

Applied anatomy and physiology
How the body responds and adapts to exercise and skilled performance.
Psychology and socio-cultural studies
Motivation, learning, society, participation and contemporary issues in sport.
Performance and evaluation
Develop as a performer or coach, then analyse and evaluate performance in depth.

Entry requirements

Standard PH6 entry requirements: at least five GCSEs at grades 9–5.

GCSE PE
Grade 6 or above.

Students may be considered without GCSE PE; playing sport outside school is strongly advised.

This course suits you if…

  • You have a genuine interest and aptitude for sport.
  • You can connect scientific theory with practical performance.
  • You are an active performer or developing coach.
  • You work independently and make evidence-based decisions.

How you will be assessed

Component Content Weighting
Physiological paper Written examination; 2 hours 30%
Psychological paper Written examination; 1 hour 20%
Socio-cultural paper Written examination; 1 hour 20%
Practical performance or coaching Non-exam assessment 15%
Performance analysis Non-exam assessment 15%

Where Physical Education can take you

The course supports further study, apprenticeships and careers in sport, exercise science and many related fields.

Sports science   Teaching   Coaching   Armed forces   Sports technology   Journalism

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