Assessment Structure

Assessment 1: Project (70%):

The project will allow learners to develop their knowledge of factors impacting on performance and will require them to select an activity and area of performance that requires development. Learners will be given the skills and knowledge to carry out detailed academic research into their chosen topic using journals, the internet and various literature.

The Project has 70 marks out of a total of 100 marks for the course assessment. 

The Project will consist of a 5000-word written assignment which will cover the following areas:

• Demonstrating independent research and investigation skills

• Investigating how factors impact on performance

• Understanding and applying approaches to develop performance

• Analysing and evaluating the process of performance development including future needs.

Assessment 2: Performance (30%):

The purpose of this component is to assess the pupils’ ability to effectively perform in one physical activity.

The performance is a single event in a challenging, competitive and/or demanding context. This gives pupils an opportunity to demonstrate the following skills, knowledge and understanding:

• A repertoire of skills — including complex skills

• Control and fluency

• Effective decision-making

• Using and applying straightforward composition, tactics or role safely and effectively

• Conforming to rules, regulations and etiquette

• Controlling emotions

• Working co-operatively with others