Physical Education AS/A Level (AQA)

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YEAR 12 AS LEVEL Unit 1 Opportunities for and the effects of leading a healthy and active lifestyle Section A will require candidates to answer two questions on each of applied physiology, skill acquisition and opportunities for participation. Section B will examine the application of theoretical knowledge to a practical situation. Written Examination 84 marks 60% of AS 30% of A2 Unit 2 Analysis and evaluation of physical activity as a performer and/or in an adopted role/s. Section A requires candidates to be assessed on their ability in two of the following roles: performer, official or leader. Section B will look at the theoretical factors that improve performance. Candidates are assessed on this element through the section B question in Unit 1. Internal assessment with external moderation. 100 marks 40% of AS 20% of A2 YEAR 13 A2 LEVEL Unit 3 Optimising performance and evaluating contemporary issues within sport. Section A assesses how exercise physiology can optimise performance. Section B assesses how the application of psychological knowledge can optimize performance. Section C evaluates contemporary issues in sport and their impact on the performer. Written Examination 84 marks 30% of A level marks Unit 4 Optimising practical performance in a competitive situation. Candidates are assessed on their ability to perform, analyse and evaluate their own performance in a competitive/performance situation as either a player/performer or in an adopted role. Internal assessment with external moderation 120 marks 20% of A level

Course information

Name: Physical Education AS/A Level (AQA) Qualification title: Physical Education AS/A Level (AQA) Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment The AS course is comprised of two modules: Unit 1 – PHED1: Opportunities for and effects of leading a healthy and active lifestyle.  Applied exercise physiology  Skill acquisition  Opportunities for participation Unit 2 – PHED 2: Analysis and evaluation of physical activity as a performer and/or in an adopted role/s  Assessed in two roles/activities (performer/official/coach).  Isolated practices and conditioned practices  Analysis of performance These are examined at the end of Year 12 by two Units of assessment:  Unit 1: Written examination – 2 hours and worth 60% of the AS and 30% of the A2 award  Unit 2: Internal assessment with external moderation – worth 40% of the AS and 20% of the A2 award The A2 course comprises a further two Modules: Unit 3 – PHED3: Optimising performance and evaluating contemporary issues within sport.  Applied physiology to optimise performance  Psychological aspects that optimise performance  Evaluating contemporary issues. Unit 4 – PHED 4: Optimising practical performance in a competitive situation.  Assessed in one role (performer/official or coach)  A season’s worth of competitive situations.  Project: Analysis of performance in relation to an elite performer. These are examined by two Units of assessment:  Unit 3: Written examination – 2 hours and worth 20% of the A2 award  Unit 4: Internal assessment with external moderati Awarding Assessment & Qualifications Alliance Created 20151118 11:10:43 Updated 20151118 11:12:16

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Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College
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