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

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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

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Scheme of Assessment

40% 40% 20%

Examination for ESS

Written Exam (E-exam) Practical (2 sports) Developmental Log (Under Practical)

Scheme of Assessment

Paper/ Weightin g M ode Duration Format 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%) NEW!

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Coursework Practical Activities

Categories Practical Activities Individual/ Dual Badminton, Track and Field, Cross-country running T eam (Individually assessed) Basketball, Football, 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

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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

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FAQ

Questions Answers What is the main difference between OPE and ESS? Theory exam is done on the computer. Practical is only 2 sports instead of 4. Is weights training considered a sport? It has been incorporated into the training

• f 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 choose ESS as one of my choices? No, you will be wasting your choices. What if I am good in a sport that is not listed/offered by the school? Please look for your PE teachers. What if I am injured and I can’t take the Sports Trial at all? Please look for your PE teachers. Can I take Pure Science and ESS together? It is not an option for you to choose during the Streaming Exercise.