Physical Education

Assessment

Paper 1: Factors affecting participation in physical activity and sport (Written exam: 2 hours, 35% of A Level) 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 (Written exam: 2 hours, 35% of A Level) Section A: Exercise physiology and biomechanics Section B: Sport psychology Section C: Sport and society and technology in sport NEA: Practical performance in physical activity and sport (30% of A Level) Students assessed as a performer or coach in the full sided version of one activity. Plus: written/verbal analysis of performance.