Physical Education / Sports Studies

Course summary

This qualification is linear. All pupils will therefore sit all their exams and submit all their non-exam assessment at the end of the course. The subject content is 70% theory based and 30% practical assessment. Theory Paper one: Physiological factors affecting performance: • Applied anatomy and physiology • Exercise physiology • Biomechanics Paper two: Physiological Factors Affecting Performance: • Skill aquisition • Sport psychology Paper three: Socio-cultural Issues in Physical Activity & Sport: • Sport and society • Contemporary issues in physical activity and sport Practical One choice of physical activity from the list published by the board - 15% Written analysis work - 15%