Physical Education (Academic

PHYSICAL

EDUCATION

GCSE Physical Education is an interesting and enjoyable course which aims to equip pupils with the knowledge, understanding, skills and values needed to develop and maintain performance in physical activities. The course will also allow pupils the opportunity to explore the benefits of sport to health, fitness and well-being. Pupils will develop their theoretical knowledge and understanding of the factors that underpin physical activity and sport. They will analyse and evaluate their own performance, and learn to apply theory to their own sporting interests.

What skills and abilities/aptitudes will I need?

The course builds on skills developed during Key Stage 3 Physical Education and science lessons. There is a substantial element of scientific theory; pupils wishing to study the subject will need to show both interest and proficiency in Biology.

As there is a practical element to the course, pupils will need to represent the School in an A- or B-team. In addition to this, they will need to play at club level in at least one other sport.

We are teaching the AQA syllabus GCSE Physical Education (8582). The details below outline the assessment method.

Assessment is made up of two parts: • A written examination (60%)

• A non-examined assessment (40%) The written examination is made up of two equally-weighted papers and is worth 60% of the final mark. Pupils will be asked to answer a variety of question types, requiring both short and extended written answers. The written examination will afford the pupils the opportunity to study topics in depth and to apply theory to real-life examples.

Core elements covered within the written examination include:

• Applied anatomy and physiology

• Movement analysis

• Training programmes

• Sports psychology

• Socio-cultural influences

• Health, fitness and well-being The practical component of the course (NonExamined Assessment) is worth 40% of the final mark. It is internally assessed under controlled conditions, and then externally moderated. To fulfil the course criteria, pupils must participate in three sports: one of which must be an individual sport; one a team sport; and the third can be one of the candidate’s choosing.

Mrs Claire Wilson, H 43 PEead of Academic PE