The Knowledge Schools Trust

We aim to provide children with a classical liberal education, regardless of background or ability.

Physical Education

About the Course

Learners will study Physical Education (PE) in an academic setting, enabling them to critically analyse and evaluate their physical performance and apply their experience of practical activity in developing their knowledge and understanding of the subject. You’ll enjoy the course if you have a passion for physical activity and sport and if you are interested in anatomy, exercise physiology, sport psychology, biomechanics, the history of sport and contemporary issues within sport.

Examination Board

AQA

Course Structure

Paper 1: Factors affecting participation in physical activity and sport

Section A: Applied anatomy and physiology
Section B: Skill acquisition
Section C: Sport and society
Written exam: 2 hours
105 marks
35% of A-level

Paper 2: Factors affecting optimal performance in physical activity and sport

Section A: Exercise physiology and biomechanics
Section B: Sport psychology
Section C: Sport and society and technology in sport
Written exam: 2 hours
105 marks
35% of A-level

Non-exam assessment:

Practical performance in physical activity and sport
Students assessed as a performer or coach in the full sided version of one activity.
45 marks
15% of A-level
Written analysis of performance.
Internal assessment, external moderation
45 marks
15% of A-level