PE GCSE Programme of Study

The Crypt School Physical Education GCSE PE Programme of Study (POS) 2020-22 GCSE PE Vision Develop theoretical knowledge and understanding of the factors that underpin physical activity and sport; preparing them for higher education and allowing students to flourish within the vast opportunities available in the sports industry.

Understand the physiological and psychological effects of exercise, encouraging students to analyse, evaluate and apply their knowledge to practical performances.

Alongside gaining a deep understanding of the key socio-cultural factors that influence people’s involvement in physical activity and sport.

Improve as effective & independent learners and as critical and reflective thinkers with curious & enquiring minds.

POS Overview

The Programme of Study is based on the delivery of 2 hours a week on Paper 1 and then 2 hours a week on Paper 2 throughout Year 10. There is a different member of staff delivering Paper 1 and Paper 2 in Year 10. In Year 11, each class/set has one member of staff delivering the final topics of each paper as well as completing NEA Practical Assessments as well as exam preparation and revision.

GCSE PE Paper 1 – The Human Body & Movement in Physical Activity & Sport

Year

Term

Year 10

1

1-2

Chapter – Learning Intent

Topics Covered / Content

Chapter 1 Applied Anatomy and Physiology Students will develop knowledge and understanding of the key body systems and how they impact on health, fitness and performance in physical activity and sport.

Musculoskeletal System Structure & Functions Synovial Joints Movements of different joints

Chapter 2 Movement Analysis Students should develop knowledge and understanding of the basic principles of movement and their effect on performance in physical activity and sport.

Movement Analysis Levers Planes & Axis Types of movement Muscles working together

Assessment

End of Topic Assessment Musculoskeletal System

End Points Students are able to develop knowledge and understanding of the key body systems and how they impact on health, fitness and performance in physical activity and sport.

Students are able to identify and label the key bones, muscles and synovial joints within the body.

End of Topic Assessment Movement Analysis

Students will gain a thorough understanding of the different types of movement that the body can create. They will be able to analyse and apply concepts such as levers, planes & axis of movement

The Crypt School Physical Education GCSE PE Programme of Study (POS) 2020-22 Year

Term

Chapter – Learning Intent

Topics Covered / Content

Assessment

Students are able to develop knowledge and understanding of the key body systems and how they impact on health, fitness and performance in physical activity and sport.

Chapter 3 Applied Anatomy and Physiology Students will develop knowledge and understanding of the key body systems and how they impact on health, fitness and performance in physical activity and sport.

Cardiorespiratory System Structure & Functions Gaseous Exchange Arteries, Veins, Capillaries Structure of Heart Cardiac Cycle Cardiac output/HR/Stroke Volume Spirometer Trace

End of Topic Assessment Cardiorespiratory System

3

Chapter 4 Applied Anatomy and Physiology Students will develop knowledge and understanding of the key body systems and how they impact on health, fitness and performance in physical activity and sport.

Aerobic & Anaerobic Energy Equations Oxygen Debt Recovery Process Short & Long Term effects of exercise

End of Topic Assessment Aerobic & Anaerobic

4-5

Chapter 5 Physical Training Students should develop knowledge and understanding of the principles of training and different training methods in order to plan, carry out, monitor and evaluate personal exercise and training programmes.

Physical Training Component of Fitness Fitness Testing Principles of Training Training Methods Training Zones Periodisation Warm Up & Cool Down

End of Topic Assessment Physical Training

Year 10

2

End Points

Students are able to identify, apply and justify how key body systems function and allow for with respiration.

Students are able to present and understand data such as energy equations, spirometer traces and cardiac output which will reflect their knowledge, understanding and are able to draw conclusions of the data.

Students are able to develop knowledge and understanding of the key body systems and how they impact on health, fitness and performance in physical activity and sport.

Students are able to distinguish the differences between aerobic and anaerobic exercise and short term/long term effects of exercise. Students are also able to apply the importance of EPOC and recovery from exercise.

Students will be able to explain and define the different components of fitness and distinguish the differences between health and fitness.

Through practical lessons students will apply the various principles of training and be able to create their own detailed training programme.

Year 11

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NEA Part 3 Analysis and evaluation of performance to bring about improvement in one activity.

1

Chapter 6 Health & Fitness Students gain an understanding of the importance of health and fitness.

Linking participation in physical activity, exercise and sport to health, wellbeing, and fitness, and how exercise can suit the varying needs of different people

Controlled Assessment – focus on Strengths & Weaknesses (15 marks towards final practical mark)

Health & Fitness Health & Fitness: definitions & differences Impact of a sedentary lifestyle Obesity Somatotypes Energy Use Nutrition

NEA Controlled Assessment Formal assessment as 15 marks towards overall practical assessment.

End of Topic Assessment Health & Fitness

Students will have a thorough understanding of the expectations and what needs to be completed for their coursework.

Students to submit section A their strengths and weaknesses.

Students can distinguish the differences between health and fitness. Students are also able to apply the consequences of a sedentary lifestyle and the differentiated needs of children/adults with regards to calories & energy use.

GCSE PE Paper 2 – Socio-Cultural Influences & Well-being in Physical Activity & Sport

Year 10

Year

Term

1-2

Intent

Chapter 1 Sports Psychology Students should develop knowledge and understanding of the psychological factors that can affect performers in physical activity and sport.

Topics Covered

Sport Psychology 1 Skill Classification Information Processing Types of Guidance SMART Goal Setting Sport Psychology 2 Personality Aggression Arousal Motivation

Assessment

End of Topic Assessments Sport Psychology 1 Sport Psychology 2

End Points Students are able to understand the differences between physical skills and apply/classify the key skills of each sport.

Students are able to illustrate and apply the basic information processing model.

Using the SMART process, students are able to set their own goals in sport.

Students are able to understand the impact of psychological factors such as personality, aggression etc. on a performance.

The Crypt School Physical Education GCSE PE Programme of Study (POS) 2020-22 Understanding and application of the key social barriers to participation and engagement in physical activity.

Socio-Cultural Influences Social Groups Factors / Barriers to Participation Engagement Patterns

End of Topic Assessments Socio-Cultural Influences

4-5

Chapter 3 Commercialisation of Sport Students should develop knowledge and understanding of the sociocultural factors that impact on physical activity and sport, and the impact of sport on society

Students develop a wider understanding of female and ethnicity participation in sport and barriers to performance including stereotypes, media coverage and negative attitudes.

Gaining a thorough understanding of commercialisation of sport. Being able to discuss, analyse current engagement patterns from a variety of social groups.

Students will develop a thorough understanding of the impact media, sponsorship and technology has on sport in relation to performers, spectators and officials.

Year 10

2-3

Chapter 2 Socio-cultural Influences Students should develop knowledge and understanding of the sociocultural factors that impact on physical activity and sport, and the impact of sport on society

Commercialisation of Sport Media in Sport Sponsorship Golden Triangle Technology in Sport

End of Topic Assessments Commercialisation of Sport

Students will develop the idea that sport is a commodity and exploited by various companies etc. to create more profit. Linking the idea of the golden triangle to practical examples.

Students will develop a thorough understanding of technology in sport and the impact it will have on performance.

Year 11

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Chapter 4 Behaviour in Sport Students should develop knowledge and understanding of the causes and solutions to behaviour in sport in relation to player and spectator and behaviour.

Year 11

3

4& 5

Behaviour in Sport Sportsmanship Gamesmanship Drugs in Sport Spectator Behaviour Hooliganism

End of Topic Assessment Behaviour in Sport

Revision Recap on all topics covered to date

NEA Part 3 Analysis and evaluation of performance to bring about improvement in one activity.

Controlled Assessment – building on the strengths & weaknesses completed in Year 10 - students focus on the Action Plan (10 marks towards final practical mark)

Revision Revisiting all topics of both Paper 1 and Paper 2 to support students in preparation for their summer examinations.

Revision Recap on all topics covered across the whole course.

NEA Controlled Assessment Formal assessment as 10 marks towards overall practical assessment.

Gaining a thorough understanding of behaviour in sport. Being able to discuss, analyse and apply the impact of drugs, player and spectator behaviour as well as hooliganism in sport.

Students will have a thorough understanding of the expectations & what needs to be completed for the second part of the coursework.

Students to submit section B their Action Plan.

Y11 Informal Assessment

GCSE PE NEA – Practical Assessment

Year 10

POS Overview Term 1 Term 2 Term 3

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As part of GCSE PE, students will be assessed in 3 practical activities (2 team & 1 individual or 2 individual & 1 team) Each GCSE PE class has one practical lesson across the two-week timetable which will support the practical side of the course as well as creating an opportunity for to informally assess students.

Practical assessments will also take place in games and formal assessments will be scheduled accordingly outside of lessons.

NEA Coursework also contributes 25 marks to overall NEA Mark which is carried out within lessons as detailed above (T6 of Year 10 & T3 of Year 11) Focus on each specific skill, tactical awareness & overall performance – in line with GCSE Badminton specification.

Badminton Informal assessment carried out for those considering using Badminton as one of their three sports.

Focus on each specific skill, tactical awareness & overall performance – in line with GCSE Handball specification.

Handball Informal assessment carried out for those considering using Badminton as one of their three sports.

Physical Training Fitness Testing & Practical lessons to apply principles of training and components of fitness which is covered within theory lessons for Paper 1.

Year 11

The Crypt School Physical Education GCSE PE Programme of Study (POS) 2020-22 Focus on each specific skill, tactical awareness & overall performance – in line with GCSE football or rugby specification (depending on class size and numbers). Informal assessment carried out for those considering using Badminton as one of their three sports.

Term 4

Football / Rugby

Term 5& 6

Athletics

All students will be informally assessed on athletics and in line with GCSE Athletics specification. Students must decide on which two events they will use for their assessment and develop the skills, tactics for each event.

Term 1-4

Multi Activities / Informal Assessments

Depending on students’ practical choices, the practical lesson in Year 11 is used to refine assessments and help support students ahead of formal assessments for each sport. The focus of each practical lesson may change depending on the group and teacher’s choice.