Course overview - C9 GCSE
In theory lessons (2 per fortnight) the body systems topic will be completed during the first half term. Learners will then cover media in sport, commercialisation and sporting behaviours.
In practical lessons (2 per fortnight) learners will cover netball, basketball and handball. Learners will be developing more advanced techniques and focus on strategies to win when playing games
Key Concept:
Physiology, performance and sociocultural aspects of sport
Assessment Points:
One practical skills and gameplay assessment per half term.
A theory end of unit assessment and a midpoint assessment completed for each topic.
Guidance:
Learners will receive, mainly, verbal guidance throughout each practical session linked to the practical performance criteria.They will also receive a mark out of 35 for their practical sport per half term.
For theory lessons a mid point assessment and end of unit assessment (per theory unit) will be marked, graded and WWW/EBI given for each assessment.
Key Vocabulary:
Zonal marking
Tactical awareness
Aerobic respiration
Anaerobic respiration
Commercialisation
Sponsorship
Sportsmanship
Gamesmanship
Deviance