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KS4 - PE

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AQA 

Outline of the Course 

  • Paper one – The human body and movement in physical activity  

  • Topics covered in paper one include applied anatomy and physiology, movement analysis, physical training and the use of data 

  • Paper two – socio-cultural influences and well-being in physical activity 

  • Topics covered in paper two include sports psychology, socio-cultural influences, health, fitness and well-being, the use of data 

  • Practical activities include athletics, badminton, netball, gymnastics and dance 

Assessment 

 
Type of Assessment 
Duration 
Weighting 
1 
Paper One – The human body and movement in physical activity  
1 hour 15 minutes 
30% 
2 
Paper Two – socio-cultural influences and well-being in physical activity 
1 hour 15 minutes 
30% 
3 
Non-exam assessment (practical) practical performance in three activities. Assessed throughout the course and then moderated by AQA 
Ongoing through Year 10 and 11 
40% 

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