Physical Education / Sports Studies

Assessment

This course is 70% theory and 30% practical. Paper 1 – Physiological factors affecting performance ■ 2 hour written examination ■ 30% of total A Level Paper 2 – Psychological factors affecting performance ■ 1 hour written examination. ■ 20% of total A Level. Paper 3 – Socio-cultural issues in physical activity and sport ■ 1 hour written examination. ■ 20% of total A Level. Practical Assessment: Students will be required to perform or coach one practical activity from a list of approved activities. This is worth 15% of the total A Level. ■ They must also complete an oral assessment which requires them to observe a performance in their chosen activity and identify and justify the major weaknesses in the performance and create a 2-3 month action plan to improve the weakness. This is worth 15% of the total A Level.