Why study physical education?

Studying A-level physical education will give you a fantastic insight into the amazing world of sports performance. Not only will you have the chance to perform or coach a sport through the non-exam assessment component, you will also develop a wide ranging knowledge into the how and why of physical activity and sport.

A-level physical education can open up a range of career opportunities including: sports development, sports coaching, physiotherapy, personal training or becoming one of the next generation of PE teachers. The transferable skills you learn through your study, such as decision making and independent thinking are also useful in any career path you choose to take.

What our students say

“We have studied sport relevant content, not just science. It offers a unique learning experience totally different from other subjects.” Phillip

“Really enjoy studying all aspects of sport. The topics are challenging but when linked to sport are easily explained.” Cameron

“The subject was important in my career path into physiotherapy.” Emma

“You can relate all the theories we have covered to your own experiences when playing or coaching sport.” Fergus

“Studying PE has help improve my individual performance in sport by studying training methods and nutrition. It helps me to understand why coaches use certain training methods.” Billy

Entry requirements

Grades 6 in both English and science at GCSE.