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.