Physical Education / Sports Studies

Assessment

There are four units in the whole course: 1 Physiological factors affecting performance – 1 x 2 hour examination 30% Anatomy and Physiology, Exercise Physiology and Biomechanics. 2 Psychological factors affecting performance – 1 x 1 hour examination 20% Skill acquisition, Sports Psychology. 3 Socio-cultural issues in physical activity and sport – 1 x 1 hour examination 20% Sport and society, Contemporary issues in physical activity and sport. 4 Performance in physical education – Non exam assessment 30% Performance in one activity chosen from the approved list (worth 15%). The remaining coursework requires you to evaluate and analyse performance with suggestions to improve.