Subject content: ● Applied anatomy and exercise physiology ● Skill acquisition ● Sport and society ● Exercise physiology ● Biomechanical movement ● Sport psychology ● Contemporary issues in sport ● The role of technology in sport ● Sport & society & the role of technology in physical activity & sport.
5 Grade 4 or above at GCSE or equivalent, with at least Grade 5 in GCSE PE. Must also be actively involved in a sporting club outside of school.
Paper 1: Factors Affecting Physical Activity & sport 2 hour written paper (105 marks worth 35% of A Level). Paper 2: Factors affecting optimal performance in physical activity & sport 2 hour written paper (105 marks worth 35% of A Level). 3 Non-exam assessment: practical performance in physical activity and sport. What’s assessed: Students are assessed as performers or coaches in the full-sided (competitive) version of one activity. Plus: Written or verbal analysis of performance. How it’s assessed: Internal assessment with external moderator visiting school (90 marks worth 30% of A Level).
About Education Provider
| Region | North East |
| Local Authority | Northumberland |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Taylor Drive, Alnwick, NE66 2DH |
Subject content: ● Applied anatomy and exercise physiology ● Skill acquisition ● Sport and society ● Exercise physiology ● Biomechanical movement ● Sport psychology ● Contemporary issues in sport ● The role of technology in sport ● Sport & society & the role of technology in physical activity & sport.
5 Grade 4 or above at GCSE or equivalent, with at least Grade 5 in GCSE PE. Must also be actively involved in a sporting club outside of school.
Paper 1: Factors Affecting Physical Activity & sport 2 hour written paper (105 marks worth 35% of A Level). Paper 2: Factors affecting optimal performance in physical activity & sport 2 hour written paper (105 marks worth 35% of A Level). 3 Non-exam assessment: practical performance in physical activity and sport. What’s assessed: Students are assessed as performers or coaches in the full-sided (competitive) version of one activity. Plus: Written or verbal analysis of performance. How it’s assessed: Internal assessment with external moderator visiting school (90 marks worth 30% of A Level).
