Addysg Gorfforol

Physical Eduction

Cymhwyster: TGAU

Bwrdd Arholi: CBAC

Beth fydda i’n ei ddysgu?

Bydd y cwrs yn canolbwyntio ar gyfuniad o sgiliau ymarferol, dealltwriaeth wyddonol, a ffactorau sy’n dylanwadu ar berfformiad corfforol. Byddi di’n dysgu am:

Sut mae’r corff yn ymateb i ymarfer corff
Egwyddorion hyfforddi a chynllunio rhaglenni ffitrwydd
Iechyd, lles a ffordd iach o fyw
Sut i wella perfformiad mewn chwaraeon unigol a thîm
Dadansoddi perfformiad gan ddefnyddio tystiolaeth a data
Rôl seicoleg, maeth a chymhelliant mewn chwaraeon

Mae’r cwrs yn ceisio datblygu dysgwyr sy’n hyderus, egnïol ac yn gallu gwneud penderfyniadau gwybodus am eu hiechyd a’u lles.

Sut fydda i’n dysgu?

Bydd y dysgu’n digwydd drwy amrywiaeth o weithgareddau:

Gwersi ymarferol mewn ystod o chwaraeon unigol a thîm
Gwaith theori yn y dosbarth ar anatomeg, ffisioleg, hyfforddiant a seicoleg chwaraeon
Dadansoddi perfformiad gan ddefnyddio fideo, arsylwadau a thargedau personol
Prosiectau sy’n cynnwys cynllunio a gwerthuso rhaglenni ymarfer
Trafodaethau a gwaith grŵp ar ffactorau sy’n effeithio ar berfformiad

Bydd y cwrs yn cyfuno dysgu ymarferol gyda dealltwriaeth academaidd.

Oes angen offer arnaf fi?

Fel arfer, bydd angen:

Cit Addysg Gorfforol yr ysgol
Trainers neu esgidiau addas ar gyfer gweithgareddau dan do ac awyr agored
Mynediad at ddyfais ddigidol ar gyfer ymchwil neu ddadansoddi perfformiad

Sut fydda i’n cael fy asesu?

Bydd y cwrs yn defnyddio cymysgedd o asesiadau ymarferol ac arholiadau theori:

1. Asesiad Ymarferol (60%)

Perfformio mewn dau weithgaredd (gall fod yn ddau weithgaredd tîm, neu ddau unigol, neu un tîm ac un unigol)
Dadansoddi a gwella perfformiad
Gall gynnwys fideo neu dystiolaeth arsylwi

2. Arholiad Theori (40%)

Papur ysgrifenedig sy’n cynnwys cwestiynau byr a hir
Pynciau’n cynnwys anatomeg, hyfforddiant, iechyd, seicoleg chwaraeon a ffordd o fyw

Mae’r pwyslais ar gyfuno sgiliau ymarferol gyda dealltwriaeth wyddonol.

Beth yw’r cam nesaf ar ôl y cwrs hwn?

Ar ôl cwblhau’r cwrs, gallet ti symud ymlaen i:

Lefel A Addysg Gorfforol
Chwaraeon Lefel 3 (BTEC neu Ddiploma)
Cyrsiau hyfforddi neu arwain gweithgareddau
Prentisiaethau ym maes chwaraeon, ffitrwydd neu iechyd

Mae’r cwrs yn agor drysau i ystod eang o lwybrau addysg bellach.

Syniadau am swyddi …

Mae Addysg Gorfforol yn arwain at lawer o yrfaoedd posibl, gan gynnwys:

Athro Addysg Gorfforol
Hyfforddwr chwaraeon
Ffisiotherapydd
Gwyddonydd chwaraeon
Maethegydd chwaraeon
Swyddog datblygu chwaraeon
Personél ffitrwydd neu hyfforddwr personol
Gweithiwr iechyd a lles

Mae’r sgiliau trosglwyddadwy — gwaith tîm, arwain, cyfathrebu a hunanreolaeth — yn werthfawr mewn unrhyw faes.

Eisiau gwybod mwy?

Gofyn i’r athro/athrawes Addysg Gorfforol
Edrych ar wefan CBAC am fanylion y fanyleb newydd
Siarad â disgyblion hŷn sydd wedi gwneud y cwrs

Physical Education

Qualification: GCSE

Examination Board: WJEC

What will I learn?

The course focuses on a combination of practical skills, scientific understanding, and the factors that influence physical performance. You will learn about:

How the body responds to exercise
Principles of training and how to design fitness programmes
Health, wellbeing and leading a healthy lifestyle
How to improve performance in individual and team sports
Analysing performance using evidence and data
The role of psychology, nutrition and motivation in sport

The course aims to develop learners who are confident, active, and able to make informed decisions about their health and wellbeing.

How will I learn?

Learning will take place through a wide range of activities, including:

Practical lessons in a variety of individual and team sports
Classroom theory work on anatomy, physiology, training and sports psychology
Performance analysis using video, observation and personal targets
Projects involving planning and evaluating training programmes
Group work and discussions on factors affecting performance

The course blends hands‑on practical learning with strong academic understanding.

Do I need any equipment?

You will usually need:

The school's Physical Education kit
Trainers or appropriate footwear for indoor and outdoor activities
Access to a digital device for research or performance analysis (depending on school requirements)

How will I be assessed?

The new GCSE will use a combination of practical assessment and a written examination.

1. Practical Assessment (60%)

Performance in two activities (this may be two team activities, two individual activities, or one of each)
Analysis and improvement of performance
May include video evidence or teacher observation

2. Written Examination (40%)

A written paper containing short‑answer and extended‑answer questions
Topics include anatomy, training, health, sports psychology and lifestyle

The course places strong emphasis on combining practical ability with scientific knowledge.

What can I do after this course?

After completing the course, you could progress to:

A‑Level Physical Education
Level 3 Sport (BTEC or Diploma)
Coaching or leadership courses
Apprenticeships in sport, fitness or health sectors

This GCSE opens the door to a wide range of further education pathways.

Career ideas…

Physical Education can lead to many possible careers, including:

PE Teacher
Sports Coach
Physiotherapist
Sports Scientist
Sports Nutritionist
Sports Development Officer
Fitness Instructor or Personal Trainer
Health and Wellbeing Practitioner

Transferable skills such as teamwork, leadership, communication and self‑management are valuable in any career.

Want to know more?

Speak to your PE teacher
Visit the WJEC website for details of the new specification
Talk to older students who have taken the course

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