The Physical Education course develops your interest in sport from primarily a theoretical viewpoint. The content of the course addresses current topics in sport, as well as having a practical element.
Physical Education A Level
Dereham Sixth Form College
Crown Road, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 4AG
GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent
Level 3
Available start dates
Available start dates
Tuesday, 01 September 2026
Dereham Sixth Form College
2 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours
Block A
Please contact the provider directly to apply for this course.
Application Instructions
Please note that applications to the sixth form close on Wednesday 14th January 2026. If you wish to make an application after this date please contact the sixth form office at office@derehamsixthform.norfolk.sch.uk or call 01362 696884.
For more information about a place at Dereham Sixth Form College for September 2026, please visit the website - www.dsfc.org.uk
Course Instructions
Most students will choose the equivalent of 3 A Levels but in some circumstances a maximum of 4. These are subjects that will continue for the full two years. Select only one subject from each option block (choosing more than 1 course from the same block will delay your application as courses from each block are timetabled at the same time). All courses are equivalent to 1 A Level except where specified differently below.
Dereham Education & Soccer Academy Including BTEC Diploma in Sport (equivalent to three A Level subjects, no other subject choices required).
If your choice of subjects are not available due to limitations of the blocks, please email us with the details: office@derehamsixthform.norfolk.sch.uk
Course Details
We follow the AQA specification.
The theory element of the course consists of the following topic areas:
- Applied anatomy and physiology
- Exercise physiology
- Biomechanical movement
- Skill acquisition
- Sport psychology
- Sport and society
- The role of technology in physical activity and sport
The theoretical content is worth 70% of the qualification.
For the practical element of the course you should be competent in two sports and be regularly playing in at least one of these outside of an academic environment.
Assessment
The theoretical content is assessed through examination. For the practical element you will be assessed in non-examined assessment and practical. This non-examined assessment is worth 30% of the qualification and comprises of the Practical Performance and Performance Analysis, both of which will be internally assessed and externally moderated. The Practical Performance and Performance Analysis are worth 15% of the qualification each.
You will be assessed on one activity, either as a player/performer or coach, for your Practical Performance and then you will complete a Performance Analysis for that activity.
Entry requirements
Minimum 65444 including a minimum 5 in GCSE PE (5 must be achieved in Theory part of paper).
Regular participation and club representation in at least one sporting activity.
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