The A-level Physical Education qualification allows students to play to their strengths and gain dynamic theoretical and practical skills for further education or work. • Applied anatomy and physiology • Skill acquisition • Sport and society • Biomechanical movement • Sport psychology • Sport and society and the role of technology in physical activity and sport
Paper 1: Factors affecting participation in physical activity and sport • Section A: Applied anatomy and physiology • Section B: Skill acquisition • Section C: Sport and Society Written Exam: 2 hours - 105 marks - 35% of A Level Questions: Section A-C: Multiple Choice, short answer, and extended writing (35 marks) Paper 2: Factors affecting optimal performance in physical activity and sport • Section A: Exercise physiology and biomechanics • Section B: Sport psychology • Section C: Sport and society and technology in sport Written Exam: 2 hours - 105 marks - 35% of A Level Questions: Section A-C: Multiple Choice, short answer, and extended writing (35 marks) Non-exam assessment: Practical performance in physical activity and sport Students are assessed as performers or coaches in the full-sided version of one activity. Plus: written/verbal analysis of performance. Internal assessment, external moderation - 90 marks - 30% of A Level
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| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Trafford |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Boys |
| Address | Hale Road, Hale Barns, Altrincham, WA15 0HE |
The A-level Physical Education qualification allows students to play to their strengths and gain dynamic theoretical and practical skills for further education or work. • Applied anatomy and physiology • Skill acquisition • Sport and society • Biomechanical movement • Sport psychology • Sport and society and the role of technology in physical activity and sport
Paper 1: Factors affecting participation in physical activity and sport • Section A: Applied anatomy and physiology • Section B: Skill acquisition • Section C: Sport and Society Written Exam: 2 hours - 105 marks - 35% of A Level Questions: Section A-C: Multiple Choice, short answer, and extended writing (35 marks) Paper 2: Factors affecting optimal performance in physical activity and sport • Section A: Exercise physiology and biomechanics • Section B: Sport psychology • Section C: Sport and society and technology in sport Written Exam: 2 hours - 105 marks - 35% of A Level Questions: Section A-C: Multiple Choice, short answer, and extended writing (35 marks) Non-exam assessment: Practical performance in physical activity and sport Students are assessed as performers or coaches in the full-sided version of one activity. Plus: written/verbal analysis of performance. Internal assessment, external moderation - 90 marks - 30% of A Level