This course consists of 2 main units which are subdivided into further segments:
UNIT 1 – KNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTANDING FOR THE ACTIVE PARTICPANT
Section 1 – Personal Health & Balanced Healthy Lifestyle
This includes topics on the benefits and influences of healthy and active lifestyles e.g. muscular and skeletal systems, exercise, principles of training, components of fitness and diet.
Section 2 – A Lifetime of Healthy Activities
This includes topics on school influences, healthy eating, emotional health and wellbeing, social and cultural factors, opportunities and pathways, and the media.
Examination
This unit is assessed externally through a 1 hour and 30 minutes examination. It includes multiple choice, short-answer and long-answer questions based on a pre-released scenario. This will contribute towards 40% of the overall grade.
UNIT 2 – THE ACTIVE PARTICIPANT
Section 1 – Practical Performance
Students will have the opportunity to be assessed in a large range of practical activities, even if the activity is not offered at school. They will be marked in four performances in the role of a player, official or leader. At least two of the four performances must be in the role of a player.
Section 2 – Analysis of Performance
Students are required to carry out an analysis of performance in one of the activities undertaken in the role of a player from section 1. They are assessed on their ability to analyse accurately, make judgements using relevant technical terms, determine strengths and weaknesses and take action to improve the quality and effectiveness of performance.
Examination
An internal practical assessment will be undertaken and this will contribute towards 60% of the overall grade. Therefore, a reasonable level of performance across a range of activities is advantageous.
The full exam board syllabus can be found by clicking here.