Physical Education / Sports Studies

Course summary

A-Level pupils follow the AQA Physical Education two-year linear course. It is not mandatory that pupils have studied Physical Education at GCSE level, however if this is the case, pupils should be prepared to complete some preparatory work before commencing the course. 70% of marks are ascribed to theory, which covers an exciting selection of Sports Science subjects - applied anatomy and physiology, skill acquisition, sport and society, exercise physiology and biomechanics, sports psychology and technology in sport.