GCSE P.E. – YEAR 10 (OCR exam board) THEORY – 60% OF TOTAL MARK The theoretical side is split into 2 exams that are worth 30% of the overall grade respectively. The content of these exams is shown below: Exam 1 – Applied Anatomy and Physiology & Physical Training • • • • • • • •
The structure and function of the skeletal system The structure and function of the muscular system Movement analysis The cardiovascular and respiratory systems Effects of exercise on body systems Components of fitness Applying the principles of training Preventing injury in physical activity and training
Exam 2 – Socio-cultural issues & Sports Psychology • • • • •
Engagement patterns of different social groups in physical activities and sports Commercialisation of physical activity and sport Ethical and socio-cultural issues in physical activity and sport Sports psychology Health, fitness and well-being
PRACTICAL – 40% OF TOTAL MARK The practical side of the subject is examined through a practical exam. Students are to be moderated in 3 activities from the list below. This must include: • • •
1 individual sport 1 team sport 1 from either list
These sports are likely to be made up of the following core sports: football, netball, handball, basketball, badminton, table tennis, cricket, athletics. However, there are other sports that students can be assessed in. Please note that within this 40% there is an analysis of performance piece of coursework included worth 10% of student’s total marks.
GCSE Theory Overview
Autumn 1
Year 10
Autumn 2
Spring 1
Spring 2
Summer 1
Year 11
Summer 2 Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2
Applied anatomy and physiology • Location of major bones • Functions of the skeleton • Types of movement at hinge and ball socket joints • Other components of joints • Location of major muscle groups • The role of muscles in movement • Lever systems • Planes of movement Applied anatomy and physiology & Physical training • Structure and function of the cardiovascular system • Structure and function of the respiratory systems • Aerobic and anaerobic exercise • Short term effects of exercise • Components of fitness • Principles of training • Optimising training Controlled assessment • Complete controlled assessment Controlled assessment & Socio-cultural issues • Physical activity and sport in the UK • Participation in physical activity and sport • Commercialisation of sport • Ethics in sport • Drugs in sport Socio-cultural issues & Sports psychology • Violence in sport • Characteristics of skilful movement • Classification of skills • Goal setting • Mental preparation • Types of guidance • Types of feedback Health, fitness and well-being • Health, fitness and well-being • Diet and nutrition • Review Applied anatomy and physiology • Recap, review and practice Physical training & Socio-cultural issues • Recap, review and practice Sports psychology & Health, fitness and well-being • Recap, review and practice Exam technique and practice
Year 10 GCSE Practical Timetable 2016-17
Autumn Spring Summer
Boys/ Group 1
Girls/ Group 2
Football Handball Table Tennis Badminton Basketball Cricket/ Athletics
Netball Table Tennis Badminton Dance Athletics Handball