Physical Education

The GCSE Physical Education course combines elements of theory and practical performance and aims to provide opportunities for pupils to:

• Develop an appreciation of physical education in a wide range of contexts.

• Develop theoretical knowledge and understanding of health and performance to evaluate and improve these in physical activities and sports.

• Understand how the physiological and psychological state affects health and performance in physical activities and sports.

• Perform efficiently, effectively and consistently in different physical activities and sports by developing their physical fitness, skills and techniques.

• Select and use strategies, tactics and/or compositional ideas.

• Develop their ability to analyse, evaluate and implement safe, appropriate and effective plans to improve health and performance in physical activities and sports.

• Develop knowledge and understanding of the active leisure industry and how it contributes to developing good health and outstanding physical performance.

• Develop knowledge and understanding of successful event management and be able to plan active leisure events.

• Develop a well-rounded skill set for adult life and employment.

• Be inspired, motivated and challenged and enables them to make informed decisions about further learning opportunities and career pathways.