Physical Education / Sports Studies

Assessment

Pupils are assessed in the following ways: • Two written exam papers 60% (Paper 1 – 30%, Paper 2 – 30%). • Coursework 40% (assessment in three player/ performer activities – 30%, written task – 10%) Written examination will comprise two 1 hour 15 minute examination papers. Both papers will be a mixture of multiple choice/objective test questions, short answer questions and extended answer questions. Paper 1 will focus on the human body and movement in physical activity and sport: Applied Physiology and Anatomy Movement Analysis Physical Training Use of Data Paper 2 will focus on the socio-cultural influences and well-being in physical activity and sport: Sport Psychology Socio-cultural influences Health, Fitness and Well Being Use of Data The coursework component is worth 40% and pupils will be assessed in their practical performance in three different activities in the role of player/performer (one in a team activity, one in an individual activity and a third in either a team or an individual activity – 30%). For the final part of the practical assessment, pupils will have to evaluate and analyse their performance to bring about improvement in one activity.