GCE A Level - Physical Education

Assessment

Paper 1 - Factors affecting participation in physical activity and sport. What is assessed. Section A - Applied anatomy and physiology (35 marks). Section B - Skill acquisition (35 marks). Section C - Sport and society (35 marks). How it is assessed. Written exam - 2 hours total: 105 marks 35% of A Level. Paper 2 - Factors affecting optimal performance in physical activity and sport. What is assessed. Section A - Exercise physiology and biomechanics (35 marks). Section B - Sports psychology (35 marks). Section C - Sport and society and technology in sport (35 marks). How it is assessed Written exam - 2 hours total: 105 marks 35% of A Level. NEA - Practical performance in physical activity and sport. What is assessed Students are assessed as a player/performer or coach in the full sided version of one activity, 15% of non - exam assessment. Written/verbal analysis and evaluation of performance, 15% of non - exam assessment. How it is assessed Internal assessment, external moderation total: 90 marks 30% of A Level.