Physical Education

Assessment

Examinations: 3 exams 3 different pathways in sport science at the end of Year 13 : 1. Physiological factors affecting performance: 2 hours, 90 marks. 2. Psychological factors affecting performance: 1 hour, 60 marks 3. Socio cultural issues impacting sport and performance: 1 hour, 60 marks Paper 1: Applied anatomy and physiology, Exercise Physiology, Biomechanics Paper 2: Skill Acquisition and Sports Psychology Paper 3: Sport and Society and contemporary issues Internal Assessments, March Year 13: 1. Practical - assessing core and advanced skills in one sport of your choice. 15%, 30 marks 2. Evaluating and analysing performance for improvement - live performance analysis on an athlete bringing together theory knowledge into a ‘interview/match of the day’ style assessment. 15%, 30 marks