Physical Education / Sports Studies

Assessment

Paper 1: Factors affecting participation in physical activity and sport What's assessed: Section A: Applied anatomy and physiology Section B: Skill acquisition Section C: Sport and society How it's assessed: • Written exam: 2 hours • 105 marks • 35% of A Level Questions: Section A, B and C are all multiple choice, short answer and extended writing (35 marks). Paper 2: Factors affecting optimal performance in physical activity and sport What's assessed: Section A: Exercise, physiology and biomechanics Section B: Sport psychology Section C: Sport and society and technology in sport How it's assessed: • Written exam: 2 hours • 105 marks • 35% of A Level Questions: Section A, B and C are all multiple choice, short answer and extended writing (35 marks). Paper 3: Non-exam assessment: Practical performance in physical activity and sport What's assessed: Students are assessed as a performer or coach in the full sided version of one activity. How it's assessed: • Internal assessment, external moderation • 90 marks • 30% of A Level