Physical Education / Sports Studies

Assessment

How will I be assessed? Paper 1 Factors affecting participation in physical activity and sport (35%) • 2-hour written paper • Applied anatomy and physiology, Skill acquisition, and Sport and society. Paper 2 Factors affecting optimal performance in physical activity (35%) • 2-hour written paper • Exercise physiology and biomechanical movement, Sport psychology, and Sport in society, and the role of technology in sport and physical activity. Non-exam assessment (30%) Written analysis of performance (15%) and practical performance in one activity from the accredited list set by the exam board (15%). Both are internally assessed and externally moderated.