WJEC A-level Physical Education
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Explore the psychology, physiology, training and nutrition behind sporting success, and put what you learn into practice to boost your own performance.
Is this course right for me?
This course combines practical activity with engaging theory, helping you understand what makes athletes perform at their best. Study the personality traits and qualities required to produce a top performer, including their training and nutrition strategies and learn how to apply these training principles to your own performance in your chosen sport.
What are the entry requirements?
- Six GCSEs at grade C or above (may include one relevant equivalent) to include:
- English Language & Literature/Cymraeg Language & Literature
- AND Mathematics & Numeracy
- Physical Education grade B or Science grade BB (if Physical Education not taken)
- Please check the AS Level Options Grid to see if this subject fits into your chosen programme
- Each application is considered on individual merit
- Entry is subject to attending a course meeting or informal interview
If you completed your GCSEs before summer 2027, please contact Admissions to discuss entry requirements.
Current student - what are the entry requirements?
- Successful completion of relevant programme (including skills) and decision from progression board meeting
- Each application is considered on individual merit
What will I learn?
You will discover how culture, society and politics have shaped modern sport, from its origins to the competitive arena we see today. Explore what motivates individuals and nations to take part, how sporting skills and strategies develop, and how success can influence confidence, motivation and performance.
Put theory into practice by coaching others and tracking your own sporting progress. You will gain valuable hands-on experience, developing the knowledge, confidence and practical skills to understand sport from both a participant’s and a coach’s perspective.
Units to be studied will include:
- Exploring physical education
- Improving personal performance in physical education
- Evaluating physical education
- Refining personal performance in physical education
Will I need to study additional English & Maths skills?
You may need to study an additional skills course depending on:
- the course you are taking at College
- what grades you gained in your GCSE Maths and/or English Language
Below to find out what skills course you may be taking at College.
Work-based, progression pathway programmes within the Built Environment Faculty – you will study Essential Skills Wales (ESW) in Application of Number and Communications.
Jobs Growth Wales (JGW+) programme – will be timetabled into literacy and numeracy sessions. To discuss the opportunity of attending a GCSE resit programme, in addition to their JGW+ timetable, please contact skills@pembrokeshire.ac.uk
Life Skills Academy programmes – you will have opportunities to upskill in English and Maths through Wales Essential Skills Toolkit (WEST) / Century or attending Essential Skills classes.
All other courses and those who have progressed through the internal progression route:
Upskilling Destination Programme – an hour and half session a week developing essential research skills, critical thinking, and academic writing techniques, supporting literacy, numeracy, digital literacy and employability skills
A one year GCSE Resit Programme in GCSE Mathematics Intermediate Tier (Welsh or English medium) / GCSE English Language
A one or two year pre-GCSE upskilling course in required subject/s – The priority of this programme (Foundation Maths for Mathematics pathway) is to build fundamental skill and knowledge, to prepare learners for progression onto the one-year, intermediate tier resit programme.
A one year pre-GCSE upskilling course in mathematics – The priority of this programme is to build fundamental skill and knowledge, to prepare learners for progression to the Foundation Maths programme.
Can I do this course in Welsh?
How will I be assessed?
- Written examination
- Completion of a final major project
What can I do next?
This course can lead to a diverse range of career opportunities such as:
- Sports coach
- Personal trainer
- Sports therapist
- Teacher
- Nutritionist
- Fitness manager
- Event manager
Do I need to bring/buy any equipment?
- Stationery - you will be told about any specific items before you start the course
- Textbooks - you will be told about any specific items before you start the course, most textbooks are available to loan from the college library or online libraries
- Specific sports kit, which you can purchase online before you start the course
- You may be eligible for funding. Find out more on our student finance page
Any costs above are approximate and may change.
Are there any additional costs?
- No tuition fee
- Enhanced DBS Fee - £49.50, payable on enrolment
- You may be eligible for funding. Find out more on our student finance page
Any costs above are approximate and may change.
