Physical Education

What will I gain from studying this subject?

The GCSE course follows on from the Key Stage 3 programme of study by providing pupils with exciting opportunities to lead a healthy lifestyle. The course is designed to provide a route into further study in Physical Education as well as related careers such as physiotherapist and sports nutritionist. The theory side of the course involves the application of Biology, Sports Psychology and the numerous factors that affect participation in sports and physical activity. As part of the practical side of the course, pupils are assessed in three different activities (one team, one individual activity and a third either team or individual.) Most practical assessments can be undertaken at school but some pupils may be assessed outside of school.

How will my work be assessed?

May 2025 - 30% Practical, 10% Coursework, 60% Examination Paper 1: The human body and movement in physical activity (30%) Paper 2: Socio-cultural influences and well-being in physical activity and sport (30%) Grading GCSE grades 9 – 1.

Pupils will be given weekly written tasks/progress checks Year 10 minimum of 30 minutes study per week outside the classroom Year 11 minimum of 45 minutes study per week outside the classroom.

Exam Board: AQA Spec Code: 8582 Option Subject

What will I study?

Year 10: Paper 1: The human body and movement in physical activity in sport • Applied Anatomy and Physiology • Movement Analysis • Physical Training

Year 11: Paper 2: Socio-cultural influences and well-being in physical activity and sport • Sports Psychology • Socio-cultural Influences • Health, Fitness and Wellbeing

Enrichment Opportunities

• Fitness Assessing at Bath/Gloucester University • A’ Level and GCSE Revision Days • Athlete Development Pathway Activity • GCSE Revision Activity

Head of PE Mrs Karen Coups coupsk@rendcombcollege.org.uk