The course consists of 24 SCQF credit points which includes time for preparation for course assessment.  This course is split into 2 components, Performance and a  2 hour 30mins final exam (50 Marks) which both represent 50%  of a pupils total mark. 

This course gives candidates the opportunity to develop and enhance their movement and performance skills. They develop knowledge and understanding and apply this to the analysis and evaluation of performance in physical activities. Candidates develop their thinking skills through planning, problem solving and analysing performance. 

The course enables candidates to:

• develop a broad and comprehensive range of complex movement and performance skills, and demonstrate them safely and effectively across a range of challenging contexts  

• select and apply skills and make informed decisions to effectively perform in physical activities  

• analyse mental, emotional, social and physical factors that impact on performance  

• understand how skills, techniques and strategies combine to produce an effective performance  

• analyse and evaluate performance