Physical Education - A Level

Assessment

Paper 1: Factors affecting participation in physical activity and sport • Applied anatomy and physiology • Skill acquisition • Sport and society Assessment: written exam of two hours. (35% of A Level) Paper 2: Factors affecting optimal performance in physical activity and sport • Exercise physiology and biomechanics • Sport psychology • Sport, society and technology in sport Assessment: written exam of two hours. (35% of A Level) Non-exam assessment Practical performance in physical activity and sport. Students are assessed as a performer or coach in the full-sided version of one activity, plus written and verbal analysis of performance. Assessment: internal with external moderation. (30% of A Level)