Physical Education / Sports Studies

Assessment

The theory aspect is tested via two examinations and includes a variety of questions including six essay questions on each paper. This accounts for 70% of the overall grade. Paper 1 (35%) • Applied Anatomy and Physiology • Skill Acquisition • Sport and Society Paper 2 (35%) • Exercise Physiology • Biomechanical Movement • Sport Psychology • Sport and Society and the role of technology in physical activity and sport Non-exam assessment (30%) • Practical performance in one team or individual sport from the AQA specification which must be performed in a fully competitive situation. Video evidence of the performance must be provided which is moderated by the exam board(15%) • A written piece of coursework analysing their own performance and suggesting ways to improve, linked to their knowledge of the theoretical aspects of the course. Moderated by the exam board (15%)