Physical Education / Sports Studies

Assessment

Paper 1: Factors affecting participation in physical activity and sport Applied anatomy and physiology Skill acquisition Sport and society 2 hour written paper (35% of A Level) Paper 2: Factors affecting optimal performance in physical activity and sport Exercise physiology and biomechanics Sport psychology Sport and society and technology in sport 2 hour written paper (35% of A Level) Non-exam assessment: Practical performance in a physical activity and sport Pupils are assessed as a performer or coach in the full sided version of one activity. There is also written/verbal analysis of performance. Internal assessment (30% of A Level)