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GCSE Exam Board: AQA (8582) Who to Speak to: Mr. Parsons
Why Should I Study Physical Education?
Why Should I Study Physical Education?
You enjoy Physical education, School Sport and Physical Activity.
You enjoy physical and academic learning.
You want to increase your understanding of how to maximise your own performance in your chosen sports.
You want to have a career in sport.
What qualities will I need to be successful in Physical Education?
What qualities will I need to be successful in Physical Education?
A great attitude to practical and theory lessons
A willingness to work hard in all lessons and completing homework tasks
Being prepared for all lessons
What will I study over 2 years?
What will I study over 2 years?
The acquisition and development of skills across a range of physical activities
The application of anatomy and physiology
Movement analysis
Physical training
Use of data to improve sporting performance
Sports psychology
Socio-cultural factors affecting sporting participation
Health, fitness and well-being
How will I be assessed in Physical Education?
How will I be assessed in Physical Education?
Practical element
40% of the overall grade
Assessed as a performer in three sports
One assessment must be in an individual sport. One sport must be a team sport. The third assessment can be either an individual or a team sport.
There will also be a written assignment (Analysis & evaluation) based on pupils’ practical performance. This is worth ten per cent of the final grade
Theory element
60% of the overall grade.
Two written exams (each paper is worth 30% of the final exam).
Possible Further Education and Career Pathways Options
Possible Further Education and Career Pathways Options
College courses at Level or BTEC Sport (L3)
Possible careers include:
Fitness industry
Leisure industry
Sports management
Sports data Analysis
Physiotherapy
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