Physical Education / Sports Studies

Assessment

• Physiological factors affecting performance: applied anatomy and physiology, exercise physiology and biomechanics. This component represents 30%of the A Level. • Psychological factors affecting performance: skill acquisition and sports psychology. This component represents 20%of the A Level. • Sociocultural issues in physical activity and sport: sport and society and contemporary issues in physical activity and sport. This component also represents 20% of the A Level. • Performance in Physical Education. This component will assess core and advanced skills in either performing or coaching one activity. This represents 15% of the A Level. • Evaluating and analysing performance for improvements. This represents 15% of the A Level.