Why choose Physical Education? Physical Education is a most versatile subject that combines well with a variety of other subjects. This specification builds on the student’s previous experience to enhance their knowledge and increase their understanding of the factors that affect performance and participation in physical education. The qualification looks to equip students with whole life skills and knowledge required for higher education and the world of work.
Grade 7 in Biology or Science & Additional Science
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 Section A: multiple choice, short answer, and extended writing (35 marks) Section B: multiple choice, short answer, and extended writing (35 marks) Section 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 Section A: multiple choice, short answer, and extended writing (35 marks) Section B: multiple choice, short answer, and extended writing (35 marks) Section C: multiple choice, short answer, and extended writing (35 marks) Non-exam assessment: Practical performance in physical activity and sport Students are assessed as a performer 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
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Upper St John Street, Lichfield, WS14 9EE |
Why choose Physical Education? Physical Education is a most versatile subject that combines well with a variety of other subjects. This specification builds on the student’s previous experience to enhance their knowledge and increase their understanding of the factors that affect performance and participation in physical education. The qualification looks to equip students with whole life skills and knowledge required for higher education and the world of work.
Grade 7 in Biology or Science & Additional Science
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 Section A: multiple choice, short answer, and extended writing (35 marks) Section B: multiple choice, short answer, and extended writing (35 marks) Section 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 Section A: multiple choice, short answer, and extended writing (35 marks) Section B: multiple choice, short answer, and extended writing (35 marks) Section C: multiple choice, short answer, and extended writing (35 marks) Non-exam assessment: Practical performance in physical activity and sport Students are assessed as a performer 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