Physical Education / Sports Studies

Course summary

The course is now linear with an internally moderated exam in Y12. Year 12 Year 13 Theory This contributes to 35% of the course and is assessed by a 2 hour written examination at the end of Year 13. The theory is studied in three sections: Applied Physiology, Skill Acquisition/Sports Psychology, Sport and Society and Technology in Sport. Each section is assessed by a combination of multiple choice, short answer and extended writing tasks. Coursework This unit covers analysis and evaluation of physical activity as a performer or coach. This contributes to 30% of the assessment and has an internal assessment with external moderation. Students coach or perform the core skills/techniques in one sport and complete a written/verbal analysis of the performance. A Level Theory Optimising performance and evaluating contemporary issues within sport. This is worth 35% of the A Level and is assessed by two 2 hour written examinations. The unit comprises 3 sections: Section A – Exercise Physiology, Section B – Sport Psychology and Section C – Sport and Society and Technology in Sport. Each section is assessed by a combination of multiple choice, short answer and extended writing tasks. A Level Coursework Students are assessed in an activity as a performer or coach. This contributes to 30% of the A Level and has an internal assessment with external moderation. Students coach or perform the core skills/techniques in one sport and complete a written/verbal analysis of the performance.