Physical Education GCSE

GCSE Physical Education equips students with the knowledge, understanding and skills to develop their own performance in sport. They develop their understanding of socio-cultural influences on participation in sport, and the benefits of physical activity to health, fitness and well-being.

This course will prepare learners for the further study of PE or Sports Science courses as well as other related subject areas such as Psychology, Sociology and Biology. Learners will also develop the transferable skills that are in demand by further education, Higher Education and employers in all sectors of industry.

What sort of student does well at this subject?

You will do well in this subject if you have a passion for sport and a thirst for learning more about the theory of sporting performance. You will need to be self-motivated and organised to manage your coursework. The ability to play 3 sports to a high standard is essential as this forms 30% of the overall mark awarded. You will be assessed in one team sport, one individual sport, and a third of your choice.

You will study the following theoretical aspects (examined):

1. Applied anatomy and physiology

2. Movement analysis

3. Physical training

4. Use of data

5. Sports psychology

6. Socio-cultural influences

7. Health, fitness and wellbeing

Assessment of practical performances (NEA): Your core and advanced skills will be assessed in three different sporting activities. Written coursework (NEA): This will consist of a written task that must be produced under controlled conditions.

How the GCSE is awarded:

• 1 hour 15 mins written paper assessing areas 1, 2, 3 and 4. 30% of total GCSE (78 marks)

• 1 hour 15 mins written paper assessing areas 5, 6, 7 and 4. 30% of total GCSE (78 marks)

• Assessment of practical performance: Non-examined assessments (NEA) 30% of total GCSE (75 marks)

• Written coursework: Non-examined assessment (NEA) 10% of total GCSE (25 marks)

Further information is available from Miss C Mitchell.