A Level PE
Leisure, Travel and Tourism
We are only accepting one application per candidate.
What will you be working towards?
| Code | AA21 |
| Qualification Type | GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent |
| Qualification Level | Level 3 |
| Course type | Full Time |
Overview
Along with a passion and talent for practical sport, A Level Physical Education allows a student to access a deeper
understanding of what makes great sporting performance. Students will understand the psychological and physiological
impacts on sport as well as the history behind certain sports and traditions.
Details
What will I study?
The theory aspect of the course, on which you will be
assessed through examinations, includes:
• Physiological factors affecting performance
• Exercise Physiology
• Anatomy & Physiology
• Biomechanics
• Skill Acquisition
• Sports Psychology
• Sport in Society
• Contemporary Issues in Physical Activity and Sport
You will also carry out a practical performance and an oral
evaluation and analysis of a performance
Students will also take part in practical sessions which
will link into classwork and coursework. Aston is one of
the few establishments still to offer a practical session as
part of the course. To support this, each student will be
offered Sports Leaders Level 2 and 3.
How will it be delivered?
Examinations (70%)
Practical Performance and Oral Evaluation and Analysis of
Performance (30%)
Entry requirements
Grade 5 in Science and either English Language or English
Literature.
Your next steps...
Physical Education at A Level offers many opportunities
and pathways:
• Sport and Exercise Science
• Teacher Training
• Sports Development
• Community Sports Work
• Sports Management
• Physiotherapy
