Garth Hill College - KS4 Options Handbook 2024 - Flipbook - Page 11
Physical Education GCSE
Subject Leader: Mr D Sullivan
Board and Syllabus: AQA
Course Outline
Controlled Assessment: 30% Practical Performance 10% Coursework
Examination: 60% Theory Examination
The Physical Education GCSE course is assessed in two units.
Unit 1
This is externally assessed through two written examination papers. It will contribute 60% towards the total
marks. A variety of topics will be covered including;
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The human body and movement in physical activity and sport
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Applied anatomy and physiology
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Movement analysis
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Physical training
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Use of data
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Socio-cultural influences and well-being in physical activity and sport
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Sports psychology
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Socio-cultural influences
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Health, fitness and well-being
Unit 2
This is assessed in two sections.
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Section 1: 30% practical performance where students will be assessed in three different activities in
the role of a player or performer. (See next page for further details).
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Section 2: 10% Analysis of performance in one of the chosen activities.
Pupils considering this course must be aware of the challenges and demands of the theory aspects of the
course. Pupils must have also demonstrated a high level of participation in core PE lessons and involvement
in extra-curricular activities.
Future Pathways
As well as being the ideal preparation for the A Level Physical Education Course, GCSE PE allows for
progression to related vocational qualifications, such as BTEC Firsts and Nationals in Sport or Sport and
Exercise Sciences.
The course develops the transferable skills and key skills that employers are looking for and can lead to a
wide variety of employment opportunities. This can include further training in such areas as teaching,
recreational management, leisure activities, coaching, officiating, the fitness industry, the Armed Forces and
the Civil Service.
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