Physical Education / Sports Studies

Assessment

Paper 1 - AQA Specification: Factors affecting participation in physical activity and sport. This written exam has a total of 105 marks (35% of A Level) and is for a duration of 2 hours. • Section A - Applied Anatomy and Physiology (35 Marks) • Section B - Skill Acquisition (35 Marks) • Section C - Sport and Society (35 Marks) Paper 2 - AQA Specification: Factors affecting optimal performance in physical activity and sport. This written exam has a total of 105 marks (35% of A Level) and is for a duration of 2 hours. • Section A - Exercise Physiology and Biomechanics (35 Marks) • Section B - Sports Psychology (35 Marks) • Section C - Sport and Society and Technology in Sport (35 Marks). Paper 1 and Paper 2 equate to 70% of A Level.