Physical Education / Sports Studies

Assessment

Paper 1: Factoring 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 • 35% of A level Paper 2: Factoring affecting optimal performance in physical activity and sport Section A – Exercise physiology and biomechanics Section B – Skill psychology Section C – Sport and society and technology in sport • Written exam: 2 hours • 35% of A level Non-exam assessment: Practical performance in physical activity and sport Students assessed as a performer or coach in the full-sided version of one activity Plus: written/verbal analysis of performance • Internal assessment • External moderation • 30% of A level