Physical Education / Sports Studies

Assessment

The A Level is taught as a two-year linear course, with assessment occurring after two years. Paper 1: A two-hour written paper (35% of A Level) • Section A: Applied anatomy and physiology. • Section B: Skill acquisition. • Section C: Sport and society. • Each section contains multiple choice questions, short answer questions and extended writing questions. Paper 2: A two-hour written paper (35% of A Level) • Section A: Exercise physiology and biomechanics. • Section B: Sport Psychology. • Section C: Sport and society and technology in sport. • Each section contains multiple choice questions, short answer questions and extended writing questions. Non-exam assessment: (30% of A Level) • Students are assessed as performers/ coaches in a full sided version of their chosen activity. Written analysis of performance; internally assessed, externally moderated.