Physical Education

This is a course designed for those who enjoy PE and who would like to be rewarded for playing and analysing sports. Students have the chance to learn about the principles and practices which lead to good performance as well as developing their own skills in four chosen practical activities.

The course

Students follow OCR’s course in Physical Education (which is normally taught on 4 periods per week: 2 practical and 2 theory). A large number of practical activities can be chosen and you will also gain a basic grounding for some of the theoretical aspects students would come across at A Level Although, if you are planning to continue onto A Level PE, you will need to work hard on your science too, as this forms an important part of the advanced course.

Assessment

Component 01: Physical factors affecting performance (30% of the total GCSE) – 1 hr Written Exam

Component 02: Socio-cultural issues and sports psychology (30% of the total GCSE) – 1 hr Written Exam

Component 03: Performance in physical education (40% of the total GCSE) – Assessment in three sports & synoptic assessment

You will study: effective performance in three chosen physical activities observation and analysis of performance in one chosen activity actors affecting participation and performance in games health, fitness, risk assessment and safety regulations

You will learn how to: develop advanced skills and techniques evaluate and improve performance understand how the physiological and psychological state affects performance understand the contribution which physical activity and sport make to health, fitness and well-being understand key socio-cultural influences which can affect involvement

Mr G.T. Stiff, Head of Physical Education g stiff@merchanttaylors com