A Level Sport Studies builds on students' experience from Key Stage 4 and GCSE to enhance their knowledge and increase their understanding of the factors that affect performance and participation in sport. This specification gives students the opportunity to experience and develop an interest in a variety of roles in sport, such as performer, official or coach. The content addresses contemporary topics in sport, such as the impact in the use of ergogenic aids, technology, and the increasing commercialisation of sport.
GCSE Biology Grade 7
PAPER 1: Factors affecting participation in physical activity and sport. Section A: Applied anatomy and physiology Section B: Skill acquisition Section C: Sport and society Written exam 2 hours, 35% of A Level. PRACTICAL PERFORMANCE IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND SPORT: Students are assessed as a player, performer or coach in the full sided version of one activity, 15% of A Level. Written / verbal analysis and evaluation of performance, 15% of A Level. PAPER 2: Factors affecting optimal performance in physical activity and sport. Section A: Exercise physiology, biomechanics. Section B: Sports psychology. Section C: Sport and society, technology in sport. Written exam 2 hours – 35% of A Level.
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| Local Authority | Surrey |
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A Level Sport Studies builds on students' experience from Key Stage 4 and GCSE to enhance their knowledge and increase their understanding of the factors that affect performance and participation in sport. This specification gives students the opportunity to experience and develop an interest in a variety of roles in sport, such as performer, official or coach. The content addresses contemporary topics in sport, such as the impact in the use of ergogenic aids, technology, and the increasing commercialisation of sport.
GCSE Biology Grade 7
PAPER 1: Factors affecting participation in physical activity and sport. Section A: Applied anatomy and physiology Section B: Skill acquisition Section C: Sport and society Written exam 2 hours, 35% of A Level. PRACTICAL PERFORMANCE IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND SPORT: Students are assessed as a player, performer or coach in the full sided version of one activity, 15% of A Level. Written / verbal analysis and evaluation of performance, 15% of A Level. PAPER 2: Factors affecting optimal performance in physical activity and sport. Section A: Exercise physiology, biomechanics. Section B: Sports psychology. Section C: Sport and society, technology in sport. Written exam 2 hours – 35% of A Level.