A-level Physical Education
A more contemporary A-level Physical Education specification
We took on board your feedback and designed an accessible and streamlined course:
- retains key features of the outgoing specification
- network of advisors to support you with coursework and subject content
- smooth transition from GCSE.
How our new spec benefits your students
- Opportunity to focus on a single sport throughout
- Experience a variety of roles: player/performer, coach/leader, official
- Knowledge and skills in factors that affect performance and participation
- Deeper understanding of contemporary developments in sport
All about our A-level Physical Education spec
- Roadmap (of unit content and assessment)
- Student guide
- Full specification
- Specification amendments
- More information about AQA A level Physical Education
AS examinations
Unit 1: Opportunities for, and the effects, of leading a healthy and active lifestyle
- Written paper, 2 hours
- 84 marks – 60% of AS, 30% of A level
- Section A – six structured questions on applied physiology, skill acquisition and opportunities for participation
- Section B – application of theory to a practical situation (assesses Unit 2 content)
- Available – January and June
Unit 2: Analysis and evaluation of physical activity as performer and/or in an adopted role/s
Internal assessment, externally moderated
- 100 marks – 40% of AS, 20% of A level
- Perform, analyse and evaluate core skills/techniques in isolation and a structured practice as either:
- player/performer and in an adopted role
- in two adopted roles.
- Available – June
A2 examinations
Unit 3: Optimising performance and evaluating contemporary issues within sport
- Written paper, 2 hours
- 84 marks – 30% of A level
- Three sections: how physiological factors, applied psychology and contemporary influences affect performance
- Available – June
Unit 4: Optimising practical performance in a competitive situation
- Internal assessment, externally moderated
- 120 marks – 20% of A level
- Perform, analyse, evaluate and correct own performance in a competitive situation as either:
- player/performer
- in an adopted role
- Available – June
Full details
Qualification type A-level Specification title Physical Education Course type Full Course Specification code 2580 Classification code 7210
- player/performer and in an adopted role
- in two adopted roles.
- player/performer
- in an adopted role
| Qualification type | A-level |
| Specification title | Physical Education |
| Course type | Full Course |
| Specification code | 2580 |
| Classification code | 7210 |
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