Physical Education A Level
Exam Board
Course Content
1. Applied anatomy and physiology
2. Skill acquisition
3. Sport and society
4. Exercise physiology
5. Biomechanical movement
6. Sport psychology
7. Sport and society and the role of technology in physical activity and sport
Assessment
Paper One (course content 1,2,3)
Written exam: 2 hours
105 marks
35% of A-level
Paper Two (course content 4,5,6,7)
Written exam: 2 hours
105 marks
35% of A-level
Non Examined work (practical and written)
Internal assessment, external moderation
90 marks
30% of A-level
Entry criteria
Overall, four GCSE Grade 6 or above including English Language, P.E and Biology.
Other Information
Choice of practical activities. We do 1 hour of practical work a week at the local leisure centre, we would recommend that you also do this activity outside of school.
See Ms McNeil for more information