S5/6

Physical Education - Higher

Purpose and Aims of Course

The main purpose of this Course is to develop and demonstrate a broad and comprehensive range of complex skills in challenging contexts.  Learners will develop the ability to use strategies to make appropriate decisions for effective performance.  They will also analyse performance, looking specifically at the impact of mental, emotional, social and physical factors, understand what is required to develop it and then apply this knowledge to their own performance.

By actively participating in physical activities, learners will demonstrate initiative, decision-making and problem-solving.  They will experience a range of roles and responsibilities, and this will enable them to develop their interpersonal skills.  The course also provides an opportunity to support the way that individual attitudes, values and behaviours are formed as physical education contributes to social, mental and emotional development. 

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

·   Develop a broad and comprehensive range of complex movement and performance skills, and demonstrate them safely and effectively across a range of challenging contexts.

·   Select and apply skills and make informed decisions to effectively perform in physical activities.

·   Analyse mental, emotional, social and physical factors that impact on performance.

·   Understand how skills, techniques and strategies combine to produce an effective performance.

·   Analyse and evaluate performance to enhance personal effectiveness.

Entry requirements

Column 1                                                                          Column 4*

Physical Education National 5 B/A                               Physical Education National 5 B/A

English National 5 C                                                        English National 5 C

*  Any pupil who feels that he/she wants to do the Course but does not meet the requirements above should speak to Mr Rowlands, Principal Teacher Physical Education. Please note this option only applies to Column 4 as there is a fall back option of National 5 in this column.

Course Structure

The Course is divided into two areas of study:

·       Practical Skills – pupils must show evidence of meeting the standard required for Higher in two different activities. Pupils must be prepared to practice in their own time to achieve this standard.

·   Factors Impacting Performance – pupils must analyse the various factors that impact on their and other people’s performances.

More detailed information about the Course content can be obtained on the SQA website at https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/47901.html

Course Assessment Tasks – Total 100 marks

Two One Off Performances – *60 marks (30 marks each) *the performance will be scaled to 50 marks

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 Question Paper – 50 marks

Candidates must answer essay type questions from a broad range of Physical Education related areas; Physical, Mental, Social and Emotional. The skills of planning and evaluation will be assessed as part of the paper

Progression / Higher Education and careers – information on next page

NPA Achieving Excellence in Sport (Football) SCQF – Level 6 depending on the needs of the learner.

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.

NPA Achieving Excellence in Sport (Football) SCQF - Level 6

Principal aims of the award

·         Develop the candidate’s personal ambitions for their own performance enhancement.

·          Develop the candidate’s knowledge and skills in the process of the achievement of excellence.

·         Develop knowledge and skills in Target setting, personal career management planning, implementing and evaluating the process over a period of time.

·         Enhance the candidate’s prospects for their continuing education in the industry or outside it by the development of transferable skills.

·         Enable progression within the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) and allow candidates to progress to another level of education, if so desired.

·         Further develop study skills and skills in investigating aspects of the industry which are specific to their interests, personal abilities and needs.

·         Offer opportunities to develop core skills in a setting relevant to the industry.

·         Allow candidates to acquire some of the basic skills and knowledge required by the industry.

General aims of the award

·         To focus and develop an appropriate range of functional skills and knowledge of Fitness which reflect the ongoing and rapid changes within the industry.

·          To develop options to meet the needs of the industry and allow the candidate to make informed choices regarding possible career pathways based upon their specific interests and skills.

·         To provide delivery centres with a flexible award which can be tailored to suit their individual and market needs, hence increasing candidate employability via relevant and ongoing education.

Entry requirements

Physical Education National 5 at minimum grade C.

Pupils who have achieved Physical Education Higher at minimum grade C, may wish to opt for this course if they don’t meet the requirements of the Advanced Higher Physical Education course/don’t wish to do that course.

Please note - Candidates are expected to be ‘high level performers’ in their selected sport. (this will be met through a candidate who has a Physical Education Higher pass or strong National 5 performer)

More detailed information about the Course content can be obtained on the SQA website at https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/47188.html

Course Structure and Assessment

Achieving Excellence in Sport (4.0 credits needed in total) – all units must be completed and passed and require the same activity to be followed throughout and they must therefore be assessed in the same sporting context.

·       Individual Performance in Sport; Codes of Conduct (1.0 credit)

·       Individual Sporting Performance (2.0 credits)

·       Individual Performance in Sport; Analysis and Evaluation (1.0 credit)

The choice of activity may be limited as to what activity/s can be catered for in terms of facilities available.

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 previous page

Higher Physical Education depending on the needs of the learner.