Physical Education

The GCSE Physical Education (PE) Course develops knowledge and understanding of sport and exercise through practical application.

It consists of both theory and practical lessons, providing students with a well - rounded and full introduction to the world of PE, sport and sport science.

Students will also be required to complete three practical physical activities from a set list. One must be a team game, another an individual activity and the final activity can be either team or individual. In addition to this students will plan, perform, monitor and evaluate a personal exercise program. The course develops a holistic understanding of Physical Education.

COURSE CONTENT

● Component 1: Fitness and Body Systems – Written examination (36%) ● Component 2: Health and Performance - Written examination (24%) ● Component 3: Practical Performance - Three assessed practical activities (30%) ● Component 4: Personal Exercise Program – Assessed coursework (10%)

Year 10

● Skeletal system and muscular system ● Movement analysis and physical training ● Aerobic and Anaerobic exercise and short term effects of exercise

SKILLS DEVELOPED

● Analysis and Evaluative Skills ● Self reflection Skills & Improvement strategies

As the course is 60% theoretical, students must be motivated to learn in a classroom setting about the theoretical concepts that underpin sporting performance at the elite level.

FURTHER STUDY

GCSE PE enables students to develop a range of transferable skills for progression to the next level. It encourages teamwork, leadership, co-operation and communication, as well as encompassing practical, scientific and social areas of knowledge. PE offers a wide choice of careers in fields such as Sport and Exercise Science, Sports Medicine and professional level sport.

SPECIFICATION LINK

ASSESSMENTS:

Three Theoretical Assessments: • December – Muscular & Skeletal System • March – Physical Training & Movement Analysis • June – Aerobic, Anaerobic exercise & short term effects of exercise Two Practical Assessments: • January – 1 Team Sport & 1 individual sport • May – 1 Team sport, 1 individual & 1 sport of their choice

CORE PHYSICAL EDUCATION