PHYSICAL EDUCATION GCSE

Exam Board: AQA

Specification Code: 8582

Course Overview

Pupils will receive a well rounded introduction to the world of PE, Sport and Sport Science through the combination of physical performance and academic challenges. The theory content will look at a range of topic areas including anatomy and physiology, movement analysis, physical training, sport psychology, socio-cultural influences and will require a firm scientific grounding. In the new GCSE, there is an increased emphasis on the theoretical content which is now worth 60% of the qualification assessed through examination.

You will study:

• Theory – 60%

Section 1: Applied anatomy and physiology, movement analysis, physical training and use of data.

Section 2: Sports psychology, socio-cultural influences, health, fitness and well-being and use of data.

Course Overview

• Theory - 60%

• Practical - 40%

Examination:

Exams are in Year 11. This unit is assessed through two written examinations.

The examinations are 1 hour and 15 minutes each.

• Practical – 40%

Section 1: Practical performance in three different physical activities in the role of player/performer (one in a team activity, one in an individual activity and a third in either a team or in an individual activity).

Section 2: Analysis and evaluation of performance to bring about improvement in one activity.

Overview of assessment

The practical element of the course will be marked by the PE teachers at St James’ and moderated by AQA.