A-level PE

Component 1: Scientific Principles of Physical Education

Written examination: 2 hours and 30 minutes

40% of the qualification

140 marks

Content overview

● Topic 1: Applied anatomy and physiology

● Topic 2: Exercise physiology and applied movement analysis Biomechanics is embedded within the content of Topics 1 and 2.

Assessment overview

● Students must answer all questions.

● The assessment comprises two sections:

Section A – Applied anatomy and physiology and Section B – Exercise physiology and applied movement analysis.

● The assessment consists of short answer, long answer and extended answer questions.

● One extended-answer question, marked with an asterisk, requires students to use their knowledge and understanding from across the course of study in their answer.

● Calculators can be used in the assessment.

Component 2: Psychological and Social Principles of Physical Education

Written examination: 2 hours

30% of the qualification

100 marks

Content overview

● Topic 3: Skill acquisition

● Topic 4: Sport psychology

● Topic 5: Sport and society

Assessment overview

● Students must answer all questions.

● The assessment comprises two sections:

Section A – Skill acquisition and sport psychology and Section B – Sport and society.

● The assessment consists of short answer, long answer and extended answer questions.

● Two extended-answer questions, marked with an asterisk, require students to use their knowledge and understanding from across the course of study in their answers.

● Calculators can be used in the assessment.