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OCR A Level Physical Education explained.
OCR A Level Physical Education combines the science of sport with practical performance and tactical analysis. It's a demanding two-year qualification that rewards students who can link theory to real sporting contexts.
OCR A Level PE is a two-year post-16 qualification covering sport science, anatomy, physiology, skill acquisition, and sports psychology alongside a practical performance component and a written coursework task.
The qualification is graded A* to E. Written examinations account for 70% of the total mark, with non-exam assessment covering practical performance (15%) and a performance analysis and improvement task (15%).
OCR A Level PE exams sit in the summer exam series at the end of Year 13. Most students begin structured revision and past-paper practice from the start of their second year to allow enough lead time.
A group class can't do this.
Lessons built around the gaps
Your tutor identifies the exact topics holding your child's grade back, whether that's cardiovascular physiology, skill acquisition models, or sports psychology, and targets every session there.
Real past-paper technique
Timed OCR past-paper questions and mark-scheme walkthroughs teach your child how to write high-scoring answers under exam conditions, not just understand the content.
Parents kept in the loop
After every session, parents receive a short progress note covering what was covered, how the student performed, and what the next session will focus on.
The A Level that links sport science to real performance.
OCR A Level Physical Education is set by OCR, one of the UK's leading awarding bodies. It is designed for post-16 students who want to study sport and exercise science at an advanced level before university or professional pathways.
The course is assessed through two written examinations and two non-exam assessment components. Grades run from A* to E. The written papers test physiology, anatomy, psychology, and socio-cultural topics, while coursework assesses practical sport performance and analytical skills.
Every Tuitional session follows the precise OCR specification, covering the exact components, terminology, and command words that appear on the real paper, so no lesson time is spent on content outside the syllabus.
What a one-to-one OCR A Level PE lesson actually looks like.
Every session follows a tested four-phase structure: recap what was last covered, teach the target topic, apply it to real OCR questions, then review and plan the next step.
Book a trial lessonA typical 60-minute session
- 0-5 min
Recap and quick diagnostic
The tutor opens with two or three quick questions from the previous session to check what has stuck and identify any misconceptions before moving on.
Example: The student recalls the stages of the cardiac cycle from last session; the tutor spots a gap in stroke volume understanding and flags it for revision.
- 5-25 min
Teach the target topic
The tutor works through the new concept using diagrams, real sporting examples, and OCR-specific terminology, pausing to check understanding at each stage.
Example: Teaching the information processing model (OCR Component 01) using a cricket batsman deciding how to play a delivery, linking theory to a real performance context.
- 25-50 min
Apply it to past-paper questions
The student attempts genuine OCR past-paper or specimen questions under timed conditions. The tutor then works through the mark scheme, showing exactly how marks are awarded and where wording matters.
Example: A 6-mark OCR Component 02 question on the impact of commercialisation on sport; the tutor shows how to structure the answer to hit all three levels of the mark scheme.
- 50-60 min
Review, set homework, report
The tutor summarises what was covered, agrees one or two focused homework tasks, and sends a session note to the parent via the platform.
Example: Homework set to complete two past-paper questions on the respiratory system and annotate a diagram of lung volumes, ready to review at the next session.
After the lesson
You receive a parent report covering what was taught, how your child performed and what comes next — and homework is set in the portal with a due date before the next session.
Four simple steps.
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Try a trial lesson
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Start regular sessions
Schedule weekly lessons around your family's timetable.
The qualification that turns sport science into exam success.
OCR A Level Physical Education is awarded by OCR and assessed across two written examination papers and two non-exam components. It is taken over two years by students aged 16 to 18 who want to study sport and exercise science at an advanced level.
The qualification covers physiology, anatomy, biomechanics, skill acquisition, sports psychology, and socio-cultural topics. One-to-one tutoring helps students connect these academic threads to real sporting examples, which is exactly what the OCR mark scheme rewards.
A Level subjects we tutor.
Why families across the GCC trust Tuitional for A Level PE.
My son was really struggling to connect the theory to his practical sport. His Tuitional tutor made the physiology topics click by using real football examples. He went from a D to a B in his mock exams and is so much more confident going into the summer series.
The tutor sends a short note after every session. As a parent, knowing exactly what was covered and what comes next gives me real peace of mind. The communication has been excellent from day one.
I was finding the skill acquisition unit really abstract. My tutor explained the models using sports I actually play and it finally made sense. My essays are so much better structured now.
My daughter's school moves fast and she was falling behind on the physiology content. After six sessions with her Tuitional tutor, she caught up completely and her last test score jumped by 18 marks.
OCR A Level PE tutoring, your questions answered.
The things parents and students ask us most, in plain language.
?Do your tutors cover the exact OCR A Level PE syllabus?+
Yes. Every tutor is trained on the current OCR A Level Physical Education specification. Sessions follow the exact components, command words, and assessment objectives that appear on the real OCR papers, so nothing drifts off-syllabus.
?How often should my child have lessons to improve their grade?+
Most students see clear improvement with one or two sessions per week. The right frequency depends on how far the exams are and which components need the most work. Your tutor will recommend a schedule after the first session.
?Can you help with the OCR PE non-exam assessment components?+
Yes. Tutors support both the practical performance component and the performance analysis and improvement written task. They help students structure written responses, use correct OCR terminology, and meet the assessment criteria for each component.
?What if my child doesn't get on with their first tutor?+
If the first match doesn't feel right, we re-match your child at no extra cost. Finding the right tutor is important, and we won't lock you in to a pairing that isn't working.
?Are sessions recorded so my child can review them later?+
Yes. Every session is recorded and accessible through the platform at any time. Students can revisit explanations, mark-scheme walkthroughs, and worked examples whenever they need to, especially useful in the final weeks before exams.
?How do I find out about pricing for OCR A Level PE tutoring?+
Full details on session rates and packages are available on our tutoring packages page. You can pay per session or buy a package, with no lock-in and the option to cancel at any time.
Book a trial OCR A Level PE lesson today.
Tell us your child's year group and target grade. We'll match them with the right OCR PE specialist and have a trial session booked within one working day.
- Matched to the exact OCR A Level PE specification
- Live one-to-one session with a degree-qualified tutor
- Flexible scheduling around your family's timetable
- Session recorded and available to review afterwards