GCSE Physical Education is a scientific course for those seeking an academic PE option . It leads naturally into A Level Physical Education and other A Level courses .
The course is broken down into three areas :
� Practical Performance : 30 % ( one team sport , one individual sport , plus one other ).
� Written Project : 10 %
� Two 1 hour 15 minute theory exams worth 60 %:
� Paper One - Human Body
� Paper Two - Socio-Cultural Influences
Students will have five extra PE sessions per fortnight if they decide to opt for GCSE PE , at least three of which will be classroom based theory lessons .
In the theory lessons , students will study the following topics : Applied anatomy and physiology ; cardio respiratory system ; anaerobic and aerobic exercise ; short and long term effects of exercise on the body ; movement analysis ; planes and axes of movement ; physical training ; use of data ; socio-cultural influences ; sports psychology ; health , fitness and wellbeing .
Homework and extra preparation for progress tests are an integral , and expected part of the course .
Student ’ s knowledge of these topics will be tested in two final exams at the end of Year 11 . Both exams include : multiple choice , short answer questions and longer answer questions .
Students will also complete a written piece of project work looking at improving their own , or someone else ’ s performance . This makes up 10 % of the practical grade .
Students who enjoy Science , PE and sport , are willing to learn new activities and techniques both in the classroom and in practical settings , and have a good understanding of biology and other theory areas , then this is the course for them .
Realistically , a current working at level grade of 3 or above in English and level grade of 3 or above in Science is required to cope with the theory demands of the course .
Also , it is expected that students would be playing sports for the school and for clubs in their own time to gain the necessary practical standard required .
The course will lead naturally into A Level PE ; other related A levels and a stepping stone to degree level courses in Sports Science .
Contact Staff : Mr Payne & Mrs Jackson
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