Sports Science

Subject content includes:

1. Applied anatomy and physiology 2. Skill acquisition 3. Sport and society 4. Exercise physiology 5. Biomechanical movement 6. Sport psychology 7. Sport and society and the role of technology in physical activity and sport

Paper 1

Factors affecting participation in physical activity and sport

Section A (35 marks) Applied Anatomy and Physiology Multiple choice, short answer and extended writing. Paper 2 and extended writing. Non-exam assessment Practical performance in physical activity and sport Internal assessment, external moderation. (90 marks) Students assessed as a performer or coach in the full sided version of one activity. Section B (35 marks) Skill acquisition Multiple choice, short answer and extended writing. Section C (35 marks) Sport and Society Multiple choice, short answer

Factors affecting optimal performance in physical activity and sport

Section A (35 marks) Exercise Physiology and Biomechanics Multiple choice, short answer and extended writing.

Section B (35 marks) Sport Psychology Multiple choice, short answer and extended writing. Section C (35 marks) Sport and Society and Technology in Sport Multiple choice, short answer

and extended writing.