Subject Choices for GCSE CO R E S U B J E C T S
O P T I O N S / T WO
Physical Education Physical activity is a key part in leading a healthy, active lifestyle. Physical Education at GCSE level is a brilliant
tactics used in a particular sporting area of their choice.
introduction to the academic aspect of PE and the
They will learn how to analyse and improve their own/
wider world of sport. It is an academically rigorous
others’ performance by identifying strengths and areas
subject which focuses primarily on the science of sport
for development.
that complements excellence in physical performance as well.
PRACTICAL ACTIVITIES
Theory: The study of applied physiology and anatomy
This is the list of activities students can perform in for
allows the exploration of the body’s adaptations
their individual and team activities:
through diet whilst looking at how training can optimise performance. In the topic of socio-cultural influences,
Individual Activity
the relationship the media and commercialism when
Amateur Boxing, Athletics, Badminton*, Boccia,
linked to sport is studied, and when studying sport
Canoeing, Cross country running, Cycling, Dance*,
psychology, pupils will gain understanding of the
Diving, Equestrian, Figure Skating, Golf, Gymnastics,
impact of the mind on performance.
Kayaking, Ice Hockey, Inline Roller Hockey, Kayaking,
Practical: The practical section of the syllabus assesses
Polybat, Rock Climbing, Sailing, Sculling*, Skiing,
candidates in three sporting activities. These must be
Snowboarding, Squash*, Swimming, Table Tennis*,
sports that you take part in (regularly) whether inside
Tennis*, Trampolining, Windsurfing.
or outside of school. In addition, students will write a piece of coursework (AEP) where candidates will need
*Some activities cannot be assessed as both individual
a good knowledge of the skills, rules, techniques and
and team e.g. Badminton singles & doubles.
THE GCSE PHYSICAL EDUCATION COURSE COMPRISES THESE 3 ELEMENTS: CONTENT OVERVIEW
ASSESSMENT OVERVIEW
Applied Anatomy and
Physical factors affecting
Physiology
performance (01)
30% of
Physical Training
60 MARKS
total GCSE
All elite sportswomen have access to: sports nutritionists, sports psychologists, physiotherapists, sports scientists, exercise physiologists, dieticians, life-style
1 hour written paper
managers, event managers and Socio-cultural influences
Socio-cultural issues and
30% of
Sports Psycology Health,
sports psychology (02)
total GCSE
finess and well-being
60 MARKS
sports agents. This course covers many of these areas.
1 hour written paper
Performance of three activities Practical activity assessment
Performance in physical
40% of
Analysing and Evaluating
education (03)*
total GCSE
Performance (AEP)
non-exam assessment (NEA)
taken from two approved lists. • one from the ‘individual’ list • one from the ‘team’ list • one other from either list.
80 MARKS
Analysing and Evaluating Performance: written task
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