PE
Chesterton Community College
Gilbert Rd, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 3NY
GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent
Level 3
Available start dates
Available start dates
Tuesday, 01 September 2026
Chesterton Community College
1 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours
Course Summary
The sports industry is an integral part of modern society and at a professional level is a lucrative business. Studying 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.
Course Details
Practical performance You ll have a fantastic opportunity to specialise in a sport either as a performer or as a coach.
Sport analysis You will analyse and evaluate the performance of an individual in one activity, using the knowledge, skills and understanding that you develop.
Sport theory Via study and research, you will develop an understanding of the following:
Physiological factors affecting performance
Applied anatomy and physiology
Exercise physiology
Biomechanics
Psychological factors affecting performance
Skill acquisition
Sports psychology
Socio-cultural issues in physical activity and sport
Sport and society
Contemporary issues in physical activity and sport
Entry requirements
5 grade 6s at GCSE. Grade 6 in GCSE Physical Education (or equivalent course if taken).
Your next steps...
Physical Education is ideal preparation if you re considering studying for a degree or looking for employment linked to health, exercise, nutrition, sport, physical education teaching, sport psychology, sociology, sport and exercise science or simply any other science, sports coaching, gym management, personal training, sports development. Physical Education is ideal preparation if you re considering studying for a degree or looking for employment linked to health, exercise, nutrition, sport, physical education teaching, sport psychology, sociology, sport and exercise science or simply any other science, sports coaching, gym management, personal training, sports development. Employers and universities greatly value the range of skills and competencies that sport graduates possess. They see?Physical Education as a robust academic subject rich in skills, knowledge and understanding.?As a subject linking performance, sociology and the sciences, Physical Education is very flexible. After your time at sixth form, there are hundreds of courses to choose from and the range of career areas accessed by graduates of?Physical Education will probably surprise you.?
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