PHYSICAL EDUCATION
A LEVEL
welcome Video
Course Overview
The A Level Physical Education course is a detailed study of Sports Science, Sports Psychology and Sport in the Society. The course has a great deal of variety within its content, which allows students to gain experience and understanding in all areas of Physical Education. The majority of the course is classroom based as pupils prepare for two examinations at the end of their studies. An A Level Physical Education student will also be assessed in their ability to perform and analyse themselves in one sport, so playing at least one sport regularly is essential for acceptance onto this course.
assessment method
At the end of Year 12 you will sit end of year exams, these will not count towards your final results.
There are two final written examinations at A level each of which are 2 hours long. There is also an assessment where students are assessed as a performer or a coach in a full sided version of one activity. Pupils also analyse their performance in a written piece of work.
Year 12 Units
Unit 1
Exercise Physiology & Biomechanics
Unit 2
Sport Psychology & Sports & Society
Unit 3
Technology in Sport
Year 13 Units
Unit 4
Applied Anatomy & Physiology
Unit 5
Skill Acquisition
unit 6
Sport & Society
example work (theory)
example work (theory)
Student testimonials
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A-Level PE students receiving their awards at the annual Sports Presentation Evening.
6th form students (A-Level PE) together for a team photo after beating St Katherines 6-0 in the Somerset County Cup.
Student Destinations
At Writhlington school, we are always immensely proud of the culture, ethos and attitude of our 6th form learners. Students thrive in our environment, and each year, a handful of them will continue to pursue a degree in sport at various universities across the country.
From the 2017-2019 cohort which saw 100% of the students achieve grades A* - C, Emily and Megan (image 2) both secured grades A* and B respectively. Emily is now studying to become a teacher at the University of Bath, while Megan is training to become a physiotherapist at Bournemouth University. From that same cohort, Mia (image 1) secured a grade B and is now studying Sport Science at Sheffield Hallam University.
From our 2018-2020 cohort, Fleur (image 3) secured an A* and is now studying a degree which combines sport with technology and prosthetics. Emma secured a grade A in and is studying a Sport degree at Bournemouth University. Jess secured a grade B and is now studying to become a Health and Wellbeing Practitioner at Marjons University, Plymouth.
Emily (left) and Mia (right)
Megan (left) and Emily (right)
(L-R) Gemma, Emma, Molly, Jess, Fleur.