O-Level Exercise and Sports Science Briefing ESS Information - PDF document

22/ 10/ 2017 O-Level Exercise and Sports Science Briefing ESS Information Information of ESS • Interdisciplinary applied subject • Areas of study – Exercise Physiology (e.g. the body systems) – Biomechanics (e.g. Forces in sports) – M otor Learning and Development (e.g. application of strategic and tactical awareness) – Sports Psychology (e.g. M otivation) – Sports Sociology (e.g. Commercialisation of sports) • Performance, Analysis & Critique 1

22/ 10/ 2017 Scheme of Assessment Examination for ESS 20% 40% Written Exam (E-exam) Practical (2 sports) Developmental Log (Under Practical) 40% Scheme of Assessment NEW! Paper/ M ode Duration Format Weightin g 1 (40%) Electronic 2 hours E-written paper comprising MCQs, short answer and structured questions (80 marks) 2 (60%) Coursework Development Log (online) (40 marks) (20%) Performance on 2 Practical Activities (1 Individual/ Dual and 1 Team) (40 marks) (40%) 2

22/ 10/ 2017 Coursework Practical Activities Categories Practical Activities Individual/ Dual Badminton, Track and Field, Cross-country running T eam Basketball, Football, (Individually assessed) Netball ESS Sports Trial • Part 1 (During PE lesson) – 50m sprint – Standing Broad Jump • Part 2 (20 October, Friday after school) – A (Individual) • Badminton – B (T eam) • Basketball • Football - Optional • Netball 3

22/ 10/ 2017 Other considerations • 2.4km run timing • Attitude during PE lessons What happens after the trials? • M eeting to release results • Students selected can put ESS as one of their choices during the Sec 2 Streaming Exercise • Students NOT selected are advised not to put ESS into their choices 4

22/ 10/ 2017 FAQ Questions Answers What is the main difference between OPE Theory exam is done on the computer. and ESS? Practical is only 2 sports instead of 4. Is weights training considered a sport? It has been incorporated into the training of each sport. Who will be assessing the Practical parts? The PE teachers will be assessing using video. When will the practical assessments be? Practical assessments are usually done after school or during holidays. Teachers will inform you ahead of time. What if I can’t attend the Sports Trial? Please look for your PE teachers. If I didn’t take the Sports Trial, can I still No, you will be wasting your choices. choose ESS as one of my choices? What if I am good in a sport that is not Please look for your PE teachers. listed/offered by the school? What if I am injured and I can’t take the Please look for your PE teachers. Sports Trial at all? Can I take Pure Science and ESS together? It is not an option for you to choose during the Streaming Exercise. 5