BELOW IS INFORMATION ON TWO COURSES: GCSE PE AND CNAT SPORTS STUDIES

GCSE PHYSICAL EDUCATION

GCSE Physical Education provides students with the knowledge and understanding of what it takes to be an elite athlete both physically and mentally; the different aspects that make up a healthy lifestyle; and enables them to make informed choices about their own physical development. Students will be assessed via two exams at the end of the second year, through practical performance in three sports, and through one piece of written coursework. 

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GCSE PHYSICAL EDUCATION 

Aims

Students will take a holistic look at sport and its effects on the body and impact in society. They will study anatomy and physiology, sports psychology, principles of training, and much more. These concepts will be applied to themselves, elite athletes and general performance in sport. Students will learn how to analyse and evaluate performance and suggest effective plans for improvement. 

Course Details

Commitment

Students must be competent in at least three sports and be able to perform these to a good level. Out of the three sports, one must be a team sport, and one an individual sport.  There will need to be a considerable commitment to spend time outside of school to develop these sports to improve them, possibly recording these to use as evidence for assessment. 

Sports available for assessment

Possible careers

Physiotherapy, Sports management, Teaching, Sport and Exercise Science, Strength & Conditioning, Bio-mechanics analysis, Coaching, Leisure industry

Exam Board: AQA

https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/physical-education/gcse/physical-education-8582

Contact details

Mrs Bobby

SECOND COURSE

CNAT SPORTS STUDIES

Cambridge Nationals in Sport Studies offer learners the opportunity to understand and apply the fundamental principles and concepts of Sport Studies. Students will develop learning and practical skills that can be applied to real-life contexts and work situations. Students are encouraged to think creatively, innovatively, analytically, logically and critically. This course develops students independence and confidence in using skills that are relevant to the Exercise, Physical Activity, Sport and Health sector and more widely.

Aims

Sport is a key theme in most areas of both education and health policy. The need for people to lead healthy and active, rather than sedentary, lifestyles is increasingly prominent in respect of government initiatives. This is reflected in the school curriculum, where physical education and sport remains core. This qualifications seek to build upon this provision at key stages 3 and 4.

Students on this course will understand that sports performance goes far beyond just the simple physical activity of sport. Sport Studies offers learners the chance to develop different types of skills through largely practical means; communication, problem solving, team working, evaluation and analysis, performing under pressure, and formulating written findings from practical investigation are all transferable skills which can be learned and assessed through this qualification and utilised in many other educational and employment settings.

Course Details

Three units covered over two years.  Two of these units are coursework/practical based, one is assessed through an exam. At the end of the course students will receive a level 1 or 2 grade: Pass, Merit or Distinction, which are equivalent to GCSEs, and accepted by 6th form providers.

Unit 1: Contemporary issues in sport - Exam

Unit 2: Performance and leadership in sports activities - Coursework/ Practical

Unit 3: Sports and the media - Coursework

What you can expect from us:

You will have five lessons per fortnight from a qualified and passionate PE specialist, who will work hard to make sure your lessons are engaging and will certainly cover everything you need to succeed in your Sport Studies course.

You will receive feedback on your work, in order to ensure you know how to improve and progress. This feedback is vital if you are to achieve your potential, so make sure you value it and use it to inform your next piece of work.

Commitment:

You will complete 8 pieces of coursework over the two year course. You will be expected to participate in 2 sports (one during school and one outside of school). You will be expected to plan and lead an activity session to your peers. You will revise for and complete an exam in January in the second year.  You will meet deadlines regularly and spend time at home completing your work. Your ability to do this is fundamental to you getting a good grade. You will receive feedback and make improvements on your coursework as required. You will need to be focused, hardworking and committed through the whole course.

Contact details

Mrs Bobby