Cambridge International AS Level Sport & Physical Education (8386)

We have updated this syllabus to make it clearer and more accessible for both teachers and learners and to make sure that it reflects current educational thinking. The updated syllabus is an AS-only syllabus with increased coursework weighting.

Please see the 2024-2026 syllabus document for full details on the changes.

What are the main changes to the syllabus?

We have:

• changed this course to a Cambridge International AS Level only syllabus titled ‘Sport & Physical Education’ with the syllabus code 8386
• introduced key concepts to the syllabus to reflect the overarching ideas that run throughout sport and physical education
• updated the learning outcomes to provide clarity on the depth each topic should be taught
• removed and added topics; making sure that the teaching time is still within the guided learning hours
• included a list of command words with definitions.

What are the main changes to the assessment?

• This syllabus is now a Cambridge International AS Level only syllabus consisting of two components each weighted at 50% of the qualification.
• The number of marks and the duration for Component 1 has been reduced to reflect the reduction in weighting of this component.
• Candidates are no longer required to choose from activity profiles. They choose any two activities from the physical activities in the syllabus.
• In Component 2 candidates will be assessed against generic assessment criteria.
• The requirement for candidates to produce a written action plan has been removed.
• Coursework information can be found in the syllabus document rather than in a Coursework Guidelines Booklet.

When do these changes take place?

The updated syllabus is for examination from the June 2024 series onwards. Examinations are available in the June and November series. Please see the 2024-2026 syllabus above for full details.

Coming soon

We are developing a comprehensive range of resources to help teachers deliver this updated syllabus.

We aim to provide a scheme of work and other relevant classroom resources. Example Candidate Responses will be available following the first examination in 2024. Visit the School Support Hub from June 2022 onwards for details.