Physical Education

Course summary

A Level Course – 7582 Theory (70%) Paper 1: Factors affecting participation in physical activity and sport Section A: Applied anatomy and physiology Section B: Skill acquisition Section C: Sport and Society Paper 2: Factors affecting optimal performance in physical activity and sport Section A: Exercise physiology and biomechanics Section B: Sport psychology Section C: Sport and society and technology in sport Non-exam assessment: Practical performance in physical activity and sport (30%) 1. Students assessed as a performer or coach in the full sided version of one activity. 2. Written coursework involving analysis of performance Assessment Overview Paper One (35%) 105 marks Factors affecting participation in physical activity and sport – 2 hour paper Paper Two (35%) 105 marks Factors affecting optimal performance in physical activity and sport – 2 hour paper