Physical Education

Assessment

PAPER 1: Factors Affecting Participation in Physical Activity & Sport What’s Assessed: • Section A: Topic 1: Applied Anatomy & Physiology • Section B: Topic 2: Skill Acquisition • Section C: Topic 3: Sport & Society How It’s Assessed: • Written Exam – 2 hours • 105 Marks • 35% of A-Level Questions: • Multiple Choice • Short Answer • Extended Writing PAPER 2: Factors Affecting Optimal Performance Physical Activity & Sport What’s Assessed: • Section A: Topics 4 & 5: Exercise Physiology & Biomechanics • Section B Topic 6: Sport Psychology • Section C: Topic 7: Sport & Society & Technology How It’s Assessed: • Written Exam – 2 hours • 105 Marks • 35% of A-Level Questions: • Multiple Choice • Short Answer • Extended Writing NON-EXAM ASSESSMENTS: Practical Performance in Physical Activity & Sport What’s Assessed: • Students assessed as a performer or coach in the full sided version of one activity. • Written/Verbal analysis of performance. How It’s Assessed: • Internal assessment and external moderation • 90 Marks • 30% of A-Level