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A Levels

A Level Physical Education (AQA)

Mode of study

Full Time

Start date

08/09/2025

Entry requirements

A minimum of 6 GCSEs grade 5 or above which must include English & maths and a grade 6 in subjects specifically being studied.

Teaching staff

All our A levels are taught by subject specialists.

Course Code

A2PEDA1P

Duration

2-Year

Location

St Albans Campus

Awarding body

AQA Education

Assessment

In addition to sitting formal exams at the end of the second year, you will also be assessed as either a performer or a coach.

About the course

The course covers a wide variety of topics such as: - Applied anatomy and physiology - Skill acquisition - Sport and society - Physiology and biomechanics - Sport psychology - Sport and technology

Career options

A-Level PE enables you to apply for higher education courses and careers in sports science, sports management, healthcare, or exercise and health. It can also complement further study in subjects such as biology, human biology, physics, psychology, nutrition and sociology.

A Levels can lead you onto many different career paths, including university to further develop your skills in your chosen subject(s).

'Oaklands has been very different from school, it has set me up for college, the tutors have been excellent, the environment brilliant and I have walked away today with an A*, 98% overall and got into my first choice university to study Physics.' - George Milleret, Intensive Maths A Level

Please contact us to find out if you require any specific equipment for this particular course.

In addition to sitting formal exams at the end of the second year, you will also be assessed as either a performer or a coach.