Sports Studies

Assessment

Students are required to complete eleven units of work over a two-year period. Units 1, 7 and 9 are externally assessed through the use of a written exam, the remaining units are assessed internally through coursework and a variety of assessment methods. Units 2, 5 and 6 require a practical performance in either performing or coaching sport and physical activity, pupils would need to be confident with these skills. Individual units are assessed using criteria set by the exam board, pupils can receive either a pass, merit or distinction for each unit, with an average score taken at the end of the course to determine their overall grade.