Physical Education / Sports Studies

Assessment

Paper 1: Factors affecting participation in physical activity and sport 35% of A2 Section A: Applied physiology, Section B: Skill acquisition and sports psychology and Section C: Sport and society and technology in sport. Written exam: 2 hours Paper 2: Factors affecting optimal performance in physical activity and sport 35% of A2 Section A: Exercise physiology and biomechanics, Section B: Sport psychology and Section C: Sport and society and technology in sport. Written exam: 2 hours Non-exam assessment: Practical performance in physical activity and sport 30% of A2 Students assessed as a performer or coach in the full sided version of one activity. Plus: written/verbal analysis of performance.