Physical Education / Sports Studies

Course summary

Candidates will study 6 areas over the 2 year Linear A-Level course. Assessment is through 2 Exam Papers (70%) and Practical Performance and Analysis of Performance in one activity (30%). Paper 1 areas of assessment include: 1. Applied Anatomy and Physiology, 2. Skill Acquisition and 3. Sport and Society. Paper 2 areas of assessment include 4. Exercise Physiology and Biomechanics, 5. Sport Psychology and 6. Sport and Society and Technology in Sport. A broad range of topics allows for a greater understanding of the factors affecting participation in physical activity and sports as well as physical, biomechanical, psychological and technological strategies to optimise performance in sports. The course is very theoretical and uses kinesthetic elements within lessons to complement the theory. A student’s practical performance of their chosen activity is expected to be completed in their own independent time.