Key Stage 3

The GCSE physical education course is for those students who have a keen interest in PE lessons and an aptitude for sport.  Pupils will be given the opportunity to study and participate in a range of physical activities.  The precise programe of activities to be followed will be determined by the general strengths and interests of the group.  Whilst aiming to improve the standard of their own performance, knowledge and understanding in a number of sports as a player, the theoretical side of the course will examine aspects of fitness and the body systems, exercise and training, safety, socio cultural influences, sports psychology and applied anatomy and physiology as part of a healthy active lifestyle through a range of teaching strategies.

Assessment Scheme

Weighting

60% Theory
30% Practical
10% Coursework

Exam Board: OCR

30% Applied A&P & Physical Training
30% Socio-cultural influences Sports psychology Health, fitness and well-being
2 x Written papers– 1 hour for both including:

• Multiple choice questions
• Short answer questions
• Scenario, longer answer questions

Practical: Performance in Physical Education 30%     

Three practical performances in the role of a player.  One performance must be as an individual player, the other performance must be taken from a team activity area, the final choice can be either team or individual. (see chart)

Course work: Analysis of Performance 10%

Students will give feedback on one selected activity through a written report, demonstrating their knowledge and understanding of rules; observing, analysing and evaluating a performance, planning strategies, tactics and practices and planning a personal exercise programme.

Activities and activity groups - three sports (one team, one individual and one either)

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