Sports Studies

Assessment

There are two externally assessed units and three internally assessed units. Body Systems and the Effects of Physical Activity and Sports Organisation are both externally assessed through an exam. The first is assessed by a 90-minute written exam made up of multiple, short or long answer questions, and the second is assessed by a 60-minute written exam also made up of short and long answer questions. The other three are internally assessed through a list of criteria, based on the achievement of specified learning outcomes by each student. Each unit has a specified assessment and grading criteria, which are used for grading purposes. Students will be provided with these criteria at the start of a unit and are made aware of their progress throughout and what to do to achieve a higher grade. A completed unit will be awarded a pass, merit or distinction.