Physical Education
PE (Core)
Course Description
In Year 10 you will take part in some of the same sports which you learnt about in Years 7, 8 and 9 and will also be able to take part in new activities such as dodge ball, power lifting, circuit training, aerobics and a range of other activities. In Year 11 you will follow fewer sports, but to a greater depth. These sports will be a completely ‘free’ choice for you.
Core physical education will also give you the opportunity to develop your leadership and officiating skills, and you can gain external qualifications in both coaching and refereeing/umpiring if you want.
Assessment Format
Students will be assessed by their PE teacher in a number of the activities which they participate in. In each activity the teacher will be looking for the following:
- The development of skills in physical activity.
- The ability to make and apply decisions.
- The development of physical and mental capacity.
- The ability to make informed choices about healthy, active lifestyles
PE (GCSE)
Course Description
This GCSE course is made up of four components as set out below:
Component 1: Fitness and Body SystemsApplied anatomy and physiology Movement analysis Physical training Use of data |
Component 2: Health and PerformanceHealth, fitness and well-being Sport psychology Socio-cultural influences Use of data |
Component 3 and 4: Practical PerformanceSkills during individual activities Skills during team activities Analysis of proposed PEP Carrying out and monitoring the PEP Evaluation of the PEP |
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Assessment Format
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Components |
Overview |
Assessment |
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1 – Fitness and Body Systems |
Multiple choice, short answer and extended answer questions |
1 hour and 45 minutes 90 marks 36% |
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2 – Health and Performance |
Multiple choice, short answer and extended answer questions |
1 hour and 15 minutes 70 marks 24% |
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3 – Practical Performance |
Students complete three practical activities from a set list: · One must be a team activity · One must be an individual activity · The final can be a free choice from the activity list The assessment also consists of students producing a Personal Exercise Programme (PEP) and analysing and evaluating their performance |
90 marks 30% |
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4 – Personal Exercise Programme |
20 marks 10% |
Sport Science
Course Description
This course is a sports science level 2 qualification and on successful completion is equivalent to one GCSE at A* to C grade.
The course is a single option running over two years during key stage 4 that will also use core physical education lessons to supplement the course.
Assessment Format
The modular structure does not include assessment by examinations, however, there is an online test which must be taken. The rest of the assessments are coursework with work sampling by external assessors being the means of ensuring that standards are maintained.
Three units are studied over two years. Each unit has equal value and all must be passed for the full diploma to be awarded. Units can be gained at three levels, pass, merit or distinction which provides the opportunity for students to put in the extra work needed and achieve higher grades.
Three of the following six units will be studied:
- Preparation for sport
- The sports industry
- Practical sport
- Health, safety and injury
- The body in sport
- Planning and leading sports activities
