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