Units

Please find below the units which are available for this qualification.

For AS Level

Unit Type	Unit Information	Assessment Method and Weighting
Mandatory	G451: An Introduction to Physical Education Sections include Anatomy and Physiology, Acquiring Movement Skills and Socio-Cultural studies relating to participation in physical activity. Candidates appreciate the role of the cardiovascular system, understand the nature and development of motor skills and explore contemporary sporting issues.	2hr written paper AS - 60% A Level - 30%
Mandatory	G452: Acquiring, Developing and Evaluating Practical Skills in Physical Education Candidates gain an appreciation of the nature of performance, its evaluation, and what can be done to improve it. They record their observations as part of their coursework.	Externally assessed AS - 40% A Level - 20%

For A2 Level

Mandatory	G453: Principles and concepts across different areas of Physical Education. This Unit has two sections; Section A: Socio-Cultural options and Section B: Scientific options. Section A: Socio-Cultural options. Candidates study three of the five possible options, at least one option, must be from Section A.	2.5hr written paper A Level - 35%
Mandatory	G454: The Improvement of Effective Performance and the Critical Evaluation of Practical Activities in Physical Education Learners will appreciate the key application of Practical Skills to achieve performance. They will also grasp the methodology surrounding the evaluation, appreciation and improvement of performance.	Externally assessed A Level - 15%