Physical Education / Sports Studies

Whitmore High School

02088647688

Porlock Avenue, Harrow, HA2 0AD

Course summary

The course is now linear with an internally moderated exam in Y12. Year 12 Year 13 Theory This contributes to 35% of the course and is assessed by a 2 hour written examination at the end of Year 13. The theory is studied in three sections: Applied Physiology, Skill Acquisition/Sports Psychology, Sport and Society and Technology in Sport. Each section is assessed by a combination of multiple choice, short answer and extended writing tasks. Coursework This unit covers analysis and evaluation of physical activity as a performer or coach. This contributes to 30% of the assessment and has an internal assessment with external moderation. Students coach or perform the core skills/techniques in one sport and complete a written/verbal analysis of the performance. A Level Theory Optimising performance and evaluating contemporary issues within sport. This is worth 35% of the A Level and is assessed by two 2 hour written examinations. The unit comprises 3 sections: Section A – Exercise Physiology, Section B – Sport Psychology and Section C – Sport and Society and Technology in Sport. Each section is assessed by a combination of multiple choice, short answer and extended writing tasks. A Level Coursework Students are assessed in an activity as a performer or coach. This contributes to 30% of the A Level and has an internal assessment with external moderation. Students coach or perform the core skills/techniques in one sport and complete a written/verbal analysis of the performance.