Physical Education

A Level in Physical Education Theory Content 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 • Written exam: 2 hours • 105 marks—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 • Written exam: 2 hours • 105 marks—35% of A‐level Practical Content Students assessed as a player, performer or coach in the full sided version of one activity. Plus: Written/verbal analysis of performance. • Internal assessment, external moderation • 90 marks—30% of A‐level (15% of the assessment is for the practical and 15% of the assessment if for the analysis and evaluation of performance) The analysis and evaluation of assessment will be marked out of 45: analysis (20 marks) and evaluation (25 marks).

English Language GCSE 6, Physical Education GCSE 6, Biology GCSE 6

Factors affecting participation in physical activity and sport Factors affecting optimal performance in physical activity and sport Practical Content - Students assessed as a player, performer or coach in the full sided version of one activity.