Option Block B
Mr. R. Ellis
Head of Department
Overview of the Course
40% Practical Performance
Non-examined assessment is worth 40% of the qualification. This comprises the practical performance and performance analysis (coursework), both of which will be internally assessed and externally moderated.
60%Theoretical Performance
There is an increased emphasis on the theoretical content now worth 60% of the qualification assessed through two examinations.
Component 1 (Paper 1)
Fitness and Body Systems
1hr 45min written exam
90 marks
36% of qualification
Topic 1: Applied anatomy and physiology
Topic 2: Movement analysis
Topic 3: Physical training
Topic 4: Use of data
Worth 125 marks in total
30% Practical = 105 marks (3x35marks/activity)
+
10% Personal Exercise Programme
(PEP) = 20 marks
Component 2 (Paper 2)
Health and Performance
1Hr 15min written exam
70 marks
24% of qualification
Topic 1: Health, fitness and well-being
Topic 2: Sport psychology
Topic 3: Socio-cultural influences
Topic 4: Use of data
Team Games Covered
Football, Rugby, Handball, Basketball, Badminton/Tennis/Table Tennis doubles
Individual Sports Covered
Athletics, Tennis, Badminton, Trampolining, Swimming, Table tennis, dance.
Other activity options are availible if a student participant participates out of school, e.g. Boxing, Equestrian, Skiing
You should take GCSE PE if…
- You enjoy fitness and want to learn more about health the body and exercise and are good at Sciecne.
- You have a keen interest in Sport and Physical Activity.
- You are keen on personal development.
- You have good grades in Science.
- You are interested in how the body works in relation to Sport and Physical Activities.
- You are committed to extra-curricular PE clubs / keeping fit – this is compulsory.
- You are willing to work hard.
Where can GCSE PE take you…
- Level 3 courses at Post 16.
- Cambridge Technical Level 3 in Sport and Physical Activity.
- Career in the health and fitness or exercise science industry as well as something like working in the NHS or Physiotherapy, sports coaching, teaching, a personal trainer, leisure centre work etc.