Physical Education / Sports Studies

Assessment

The course is divided into 3 units: Paper 1: Factors affecting participation in physical activity and sport and sport Paper 1 is assessed by a 2 hour written examination which accounts for 35% of the final mark. The paper covers the following areas of the course – applied anatomy and physiology, skill acquisition, and sport and society. Paper 2: Factors affecting optimal performance in physical activity and sport Paper 2 is assessed by a 2 hour written examination which accounts for 35% of the final mark. The paper covers the following areas of the course – sports psychology, exercise physiology and biomechanics, and sport and society and technology in sport Both examination papers are divided into three sections and have a mixture of multiple choice/objective test questions, short answer questions and extended answer questions. Non-exam assessment: Practical performance in physical activity and sport Each pupil is assessed as a performer or coach in the full sided version of one activity. They also analyse and evaluate performance in this activity to bring about improvement. This part of the course is assessed internally by CHS teachers and moderated by AQA. It accounts for 30% of the final mark and includes a piece of written coursework completed in Year 13.