Physical Education / Sports Studies

Assessment

Component 1: Factors affecting participation in physical activity and sport Weighting: 35% Marks: 105 Length of paper: 2 hours Assessment: • Section A: Applied Anatomy and Physiology • Section B: Skill Acquisition • Section C: Sport and Society Component 2: Factors affecting optimal performance in physical activity and sport Weighting: 35% Marks: 105 Length of paper: 2 hours Assessment: • Section A: Exercise Physiology and Biomechanics • Section B: Sport Psychology • Section C: Sport and Society and Technology in Sport Components 1 and 2 are examined through a variety of question types: multiple choice, short answer and extended answer. Non-exam assessment Weighting: 30 % Marks: 90 Assessment: • Students assessed as a performer or coach in the full sided version of one activity. • Written/verbal analysis of performance. • Internal assessment, external moderation.