Physical Education / Sports Studies

Assessment

What's assessed in Paper 1 Section A: Applied anatomy and physiology Section B: Skill acquisition Section C: Sport and society How it's assessed • Written exam: 2 hours • 105 marks • 35% of A-level Paper 2: Factors affecting optimal performance in physical activity What's assessed in Paper 2 Section A: Exercise physiology and biomechanics Section B: Sport psychology Section C: Sport and society and technology in sport How it's assessed • Written exam: 2 hours • 105 marks • 35% of A-level Non-exam assessment: Practical in physical activity and sport. A2 Practical How it's assessed • Internal assessment, external moderation • 90 marks • 30% of A-level