Physical Education

Assessment

The course is split into two papers and a practical element 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 This is a two-hour written exam paper (35% of A Level). 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 This is a two-hour written exam paper (35% A Level) Practical performance in physical activity and sport. Students are assessed as a performer or coach in the full sided version of one activity and written/verbal analysis of performance in the form of a piece of coursework. This element is internally assessed and externally moderated. (30% A Level)