CCEA A-Level Sports Science and the Active Leisure Industry MA11 Past Papers
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The CCEA GCE A2 2 Sports Science examination is a 100-mark, 2-hour paper that thoroughly assesses anatomy, physiology, skill acquisition, coaching pedagogy, and contemporary ethical/technological issues. Featuring four substantial extended-response questions assessing Quality of Written Communication (QWC) worth up to 16 marks each, the paper balances precise anatomical recall with in-depth scientific evaluation.
The Summer 2024 CCEA GCE A2 2 paper assesses 'The Application of Science to Sports Performance' across 5 structured questions totaling 100 marks. The exam features a balanced progression from short-answer foundational anatomy and physiology and sports psychology definitions to substantive, high-tariff extended responses assessing ethical dilemmas, technological advancements, and physiological adaptations.
The Summer 2023 CCEA A2 2 Sports Science examination (AAL21) is a 100-mark paper completed in 2 hours. It is weighted heavily towards long-form evaluative essays and applied sports science scenarios across 5 multi-part questions, covering the cardiovascular system, skill acquisition, learning theories, skeletal/muscular biomechanics, and contemporary performance enhancement (including altitude training and sports technology).
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