Physical Education A-Level

Course Overview

H555/01 Physiological factors affecting performance

This component will assess:

              1.1 Applied anatomy and physiology

              1.2 Exercise physiology

              1.3 Biomechanics

Assessment  Written paper 2 hours 30% of total A Level 90 marks

H555/02 Psychological factors affecting performance

This component will assess:

  2.1 Skill acquisition

  2.2 Sports psychology

Assessment Written paper 1 hour 20% of total A Level 60 marks

HS555/03 Socio-cultural issues in physical activity and sport

This component will assess:

  3.1 Sport and society

  3.2 Contemporary issues in physical activity   and   sport

Assessment Written 1 hour 20% of the total A Level 60 marks

H555/05 Practical Performances

This component will assess either:

Core and advanced skills in performing one activity

Or

Core and advanced skills in coaching one activity

Assessment Non-exam assessment (NEA) 15% of total A level 30marks, weighted up to 45 marks

H555/06 Evaluating and Analysing Performance for Improvement

This component draws upon the knowledge, understanding and skills a learner has learnt throughout the course and enables them to analyse and evaluate a peer’s performance in one activity.

Assessment Non-exam assessment (NEA) 15% of total A level 30marks, weighted up to 45 marks

Teacher to Contact

Kate Dixon

dixonk@bmatesj.org.uk