GCSE PE Qualifications
IGCSE Physical Education and Cambridge National Certificate in Sport Science In the Fifth Form at Bede’s we offer two sport courses the IGCSE and a Level 2 Cambridge National Certificate in Sport Science. The IGSCE in Physical Education is aimed at highly able sports performers who are looking to further their knowledge of sport, physical activity, fitness and health and who have a passion for the subject and a keen interest in sport. We suggest pupils should be representing the School A teams, county or region in at least two sports and should be fit and willing to improve their performance through committed training. We have high academic expectations and find the exam is comparable to GCSE Biology, requiring candidates to apply their full range of sports knowledge. 26
The Cambridge National Certificate in Sport Science offers a GCSE equivalent course and is ideal for the passionate sports enthusiast who is looking to further their knowledge of sport, physical activity, fitness and health. The course offers the opportunity to study key areas of sports science including anatomy and physiology linked to fitness, health, injury and performance; the science of training and application of training principles; and psychology in sport and sports performance. However, pupils are not judged on their practical sports performance. The course provides an excellent foundation for the BTEC National Level 3 Diploma in Sport where our pupils have been highly successful.
