Physical Education / Sports Studies

Course summary

Students may opt for A Level PE, as an extension to the GCSE PE course, play to their strengths and gain dynamic theoretical and practical skills for further education or work. Students who are likely to excel in this subject are those who already train and compete outside of school in one sport and are eager to build upon their GCSE PE theoretical studies. If you love playing sports, have bundles of energy and enjoy learning about movement then studying PE A-level and beyond could be a good career move for you. If you want to specialise in coaching or teaching a specific sport, then there’s a chance that you’ll need to have a degree in Physical Education. If you plan to study Sports Science, Rehabilitation, or Occupational Therapy, then A-level PE will certainly come in useful when applying to university. Many aspects of PE involve working in teams towards a common goal. Through playing team sports and problem-solving with others, you’ll develop clear communication skills that will help you in the workplace. Every employer looks for candidates who can communicate well verbally and in writing.