Physical Education / Sports Studies

Assessment

Paper 1 (35% of A-level) What is assessed? Section A: Applied anatomy and physiology Section B: Skill acquisition Section C: Sport and society Written exam: 2 hours Questions: Section A, Band C: multiple choice, short answer and extended writing (35 marks each). Paper 2 (35% of A-level) As above, except assessment covers: Section A: Exercise, physiology and biomechanics Section B: Sport psychology Section C: Sport and society and technology in sport Non Exam assessment (30% of A-level) Students are assessed as a performer or coach in the full-sided version of one activity. Students also have to provide written/verbal analysis of performance. Internal assessment, external moderation. Video evidence must be provided of the candidate performing in a competitive situation. This video evidence is the sole responsibility of the student to put it together.