Physical Education / Sports Studies

Course summary

A Level Physical Education, a well-respected academic qualification, is a very challenging subject covering many diverse areas. It aims to equip pupils with both a depth and breadth of knowledge, understanding and skills relating to scientific, sociocultural and practical aspects of physical education. As well as giving pupils the opportunity to learn theoretically and in a practical context, the course allows pupils to optimise practical performance in a chosen sport, through performance, analysis and evaluation in competitive situations. The course prepares pupils well for study at a higher level, as well as having links to other A Level subjects.