Physical Education / Sports Studies

Assessment

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.