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Physical Education – National 5

Purpose and Aims of Course

The main purpose of the National 5 Physical Education Course is to develop, demonstrate and improve practical and performance skills.

The central theme of the Course is to develop approaches to enhance performance through evaluation and analysis. The Course will enable learners to develop skills, positive attitudes and attributes related to performance and physical activity which are transferable to other contexts.

Within the course there will be an emphasis on skills development and the application of the above skills within a Physical Education context.

The Course aims to enable the learner to:

·      develop and demonstrate understanding of the principles and factors underpinning and impacting on physical performance.

·      explain factors which impact positively and negatively on engagement and performance in physical activities.

·      build capacity to enhance effective performance.

·      examine and analyse performance to inform and influence personal improvement.

A broad overview of the mandatory subject skills, knowledge and understanding that will be assessed in the Course includes:

·      movement and performance skills in contexts.

·      investigation and application of approaches for improving or refining skills, fitness, performance composition and tactics.

·      understanding and application of the principles that underpin performance.

·      planning and implementing solutions in a range of performance situations.

·      examining and analysing factors impacting on performance.

·      examining and analysing performance in a familiar context.

More detailed information about the Course content can be obtained on the SQA website at https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/47399.html

Course Assessment Tasks – Total 100 marks

· Two One Off Performances – 60 marks (30 marks each)

The learner will be required to demonstrate skills of performance with the ability to deal with unfamiliar variables in two physical activities known to the learner. Broad assessment task set by SQA and internally assessed by Physical Education staff.

· Physical Education Folio Task – 40 marks

Written folio task that is conducted in school where the learner will be required to demonstrate knowledge, understanding and application of a range of factors which impact positively and negatively on performance in physical activities. Learners will examine and analyse their impact on the development of personal performance. Broad assessment task set by and externally assessed by SQA.

Progression – information on following pages

Higher Physical Education – requires a good pass at National 5 Physical Education (Grade B/A) along with a pass at National 5 English (min Grade C).

Level 6 NPA Achieving Excellence in Sport – requires a pass (Grade C) at National 5 Physical Education.

Physical Education – National 4

Purpose and Aims of Course

This Course is suitable for learners who have an interest in and enthusiasm for developing their movement and performance skills in physical activities, and who enjoy learning in practical contexts.

The National 4 Physical Education Course draws on and progresses from the BGE experiences and outcomes in physical education, physical activity and sport. Learners are provided with the opportunity to build movement and performance skills, improve aspects of fitness and maximise active participation and enjoyment by engaging in physical activities.

The main purpose of the Course is to develop and demonstrate movement and performance skills in physical activities. By engaging in physical activities, learners can demonstrate initiative, decision making and problem-solving. The Course also encourages learners to develop a positive attitude towards a healthy lifestyle, and the contribution that physical activity makes to this.

The Course will encourage learners to make informed decisions about their physical wellbeing and to experience the positive aspects of physical activity and sports such as challenge and enjoyment.

The main aims of the Course are to enable the learner to:

·       demonstrate movement and performance skills safely in straightforward performance contexts.

·       demonstrate knowledge of factors that impact on performance.

·       develop knowledge of approaches to enhance personal performance.

·       monitor, recording and reflecting on performance development.

·       develop decision-making and problem-solving in straightforward performance contexts.

·       develop organisational skills in preparing for, and during, physical activities.

More detailed information about the Course content can be obtained on the SQA website at https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/47394.html

Course Structure and Assessment

·       Physical Education: Performance Skills Unit

The learner will be required to demonstrate movement and performance skills in straightforward contexts. They will demonstrate some consistency in control and fluency of movement and appropriate use of body and spatial awareness. They must also provide evidence of how to respond to and meet the physical demands of performance in a safe and effective way.

·       Physical Education: Factors Impacting on Performance Unit

The learner will be required to demonstrate knowledge of factors that impact on performance in physical activities. They will also be required to demonstrate that they can monitor, record and reflect on the development of personal performance.

·       Added Value Unit

Learners will integrate, extend and apply the skills and knowledge they have learned during the Course. This will be assessed through a performance, which must provide evidence of their ability to prepare for, carry out and reflect on a performance in a physical activity. Learners will also be required to identify future development needs.

Assessment will be on an ongoing basis with each unit of work being assessed at the end. There is no external SQA exam; all work is internally assessed by the Physical Education Department.

Progression – information on following pages

National 5 Physical Education.