Physical Education
GCSE
Year 9 – 11 pupils have one timetabled lesson per week, where a range of activities are undertaken, plus a full games programme.
Pupils can choose to do GCSE Physical Education during Years 10 and 11. This is a popular, useful and challenging course which includes personal performance, anatomy and physiology, how sport is organised both locally and nationally, and the prevention and treatment of injuries.
The course is divided into two sections:
- Practical: 60%
- Theory Exam: 40% (2 hours).
Practical
The pupil chooses four activities from a wide range of team games and
individual sports. The pupil must demonstrate a technically efficient
and successful approach in those sports, as well as in the understanding
of the rules.
Coursework
As part of the practical component pupils have to complete two written
assignments, the first being a Personal Exercise Plan and the second being
an analysis of two core skills from the pupil's chosen sports. Both
areas are designed to help improve their own performance and that of others.
Written Examination
The subject content has been divided into four sections. Each section
identifies the selection of factors which candidates following a course
based on this specification will be expected to know.
Section A: Health, fitness, and the factors affecting performance.
Section B: Principles of Training - Fitness training, physiological
factors, psychological factors and the acquisition of skill, technological
developments, safety and risk assessment.
Section C: Factors affecting individual performance and participation.
Section D: Social and cultural factors affecting participation.
The course provides a comprehensive study of the basic science of sport, as well as offering pupils the chance to improve and excel in games. It also provides an excellent grounding for A Level Physical Education.
Exam Board: AQA