2 Year Courses - Physical Education

AS-level and A-level

Unit G45 is the new AS PE title. The new 2 hour paper will comprise of compulsory questions from the following topics AS papers:

• Anatomy & Physiology
• Acquiring Movement Skills and
• Socio-cultural Studies

There will be one question on each of these areas. All questions are in structures format, with sub-questions (2 hour paper).

Practical based Unit G452 is the second part of the new AS – Candidates will continue to be assessed in 2 practical activities from two different activity areas in the AS–level year of study. They will also evaluate performance and plan for improvement in one of their chosen activities (ongoing).

G451

Mandatory

60% (AS-level)
30% (A-Level)
2hr written paper

G452

Mandatory

40% (AS-level)
20% (A-Level)
Internally assessed
Externally moderated

A2

Unit G453

The new 2 hour 30 minute paper will comprise of two sections, with candidates answering 3 questions

• A – Socio-cultural options containing 2 questions, one based upon Historical Studies and one based upon Comparative Studies. Candidates must answer at least one question from this section.
• B – Scientific options containing 3 questions, one each on Sports Psychology, Biomechanics and Exercise and Sport Physiology.

Practical based Unit G454 – Candidates will be assessed in one activity from the two used in Unit G452 (AS Practical). They will also evaluate performance and plan for improvement in their chosen activity (ongoing)

G453 - Mandatory

1. 35% (A-level)
2. 2.5hr written paper

G454 - Mandatory

1. 15% (A-level)
2. Internally assessed
3. Externally moderated

New subject criteria require a shift in focus and perspective (balanced, active and healthy lifestyles, participation, young people and performance in a variety of roles). However, the specification (and in particular the content) allows progression, a focus on performance, opportunities for focused study in particular areas of interest at A2. Candidates can specialise in a single practical activity at A2; a diverse activity list!