Physical Education / Sports Studies

Assessment

Paper 1: Factors affecting participation in physical activity and sport ● Section A: Applied anatomy and physiology ● Section B: Skill acquisition ● Section C: Sport and Society ● Written Exam: 2 hours ● 105 marks ● 35% of A-level Paper 2: Factors affecting optimal performance in physical activity and sport ● Section A: Exercise physiology and biomechanics ● Section B: Sport psychology ● Section C: Sport and society and technology in sport ● Written exam: 2 hours ● 105 marks ● 35% of A-level Non-exam assessment (coursework): ● Practical performance in physical activity and sport – ONE sport only ● Students assessed as a performer or coach in the competitive context ● Area of assessment 1 e.g. dance 1 or attacking skills = 15 marks ● Area of assessment 2 e.g. dance 2 or defensive skills = 15 marks ● Area of assessment 3 e.g. choreography or tactics and strategies = 15 marks ● Total = 45 marks/15% of A level Plus: Written analysis of performance focusing on areas of assessment 2 & 3: ● Analysis = 20 marks ● Evaluation = 25 marks ● Total = 45 marks/15% of A level