The course consists of two areas of study:
Factors impacting on performance
Candidates develop knowledge and understanding of mental, emotional, social and physical factors that impact on personal performance in physical activities. Through collecting information, candidates consider how these factors can influence effectiveness of performance. They develop knowledge and understanding of a range of approaches for enhancing performance. Candidates select and apply these approaches to factors that impact on their personal performance. Candidates create and implement Personal Development Plans (PDPs), modify these, and justify decisions relating to future personal development needs.
Performance
Candidates have the opportunity to develop their practical performance in a range of activities. They will have opportunity to make improvements to performance. Much of the theoretical content covered will be linked to candidates practical performance.
The course assessment has two components totalling 110 marks:
Component 1: question paper – worth 50 marks (consisting of two sections: section 1 worth 32 marks, section 2 worth 6-10 marks, and section 3 worth 8-12 marks)
Component 2: performance – worth 60 marks (consisting of 2 different physical activities, worth 30 marks each).
S5 or S6 Entry
Pupils should have an A or B pass in National 5 PE, as well as the required performance level in 2 activities.
'Crash' Higher Entry
Pupils may be able to sit PE as a 'Crash' Higher in S6. They should discuss with the Head of PE, but will be expected to be studying or have achieved Higher English, and have the required performance level.
This is the highest level of qualification available in PE, although Achieving Excellence in Sport or Sports Leadership may be appropriate choices for any student wishing to widen their qualifications within PE/Sport