G.C.S.E   P.E (SINGLE AWARD)

EXAM BOARD                                        AQA 

TEACHER I/C OF SUBJECT                     Mr P Hamblin

METHOD OF ASSESSMENT                     40% Examination
                                                               60% Practical

                                                               One Written Paper - 1hr 30mins

COURSE EXPECTATIONS

Pupils Studying the GCSE PE course will be expected to have a commitment to sport in PE lessons as well as being involved in extra-curricular teams, clubs and sporting events. Although this is a practical course (60%) pupils studying GCSE PE should be aware of the importance placed on the theory work and its application to their practical performance.

As part of this course all pupils will need to plan, complete and evaluate a sport specific training programme related to one of their chosen sports as part of their coursework component.

WHAT FURTHER EDUCATION AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH STUDYING GCSE PE?

Pupils who undertake the GCSE PE course will have a solid grounding in a variety of different sporting roles and Physical Education topics, which can be studied further within Key Stage 5. These include aspects of Sport Science, Sports Coaching, Dance, BTEC Sport National Diploma, Community Sports Leader Awards as well as ‘A’ Level Physical Education.

The leisure and sports related industries are growth areas for future employment opportunities. The GCSE PE course provides an excellent introduction to an expanding and increasingly specialised field.

WHAT WILL A PUPIL LEARN BY TAKING THIS SUBJECT?
In each practical activity, pupils will learn tactics and strategies, rules and regulations, and how to analyse and improve upon their own and others' performance. Pupils will also be assessed on performing different roles in their chosen sports, to include the role of an organiser, leader, coach, choreographer and official/referee.

Pupils will deal with Health Related Fitness that will involve components of fitness, training methods, factors affecting performance and health, diet, exercise and injury prevention.

Pupils will further their knowledge by learning about opportunities and benefits of becoming involved in physical activities for social and professional reasons. Other topics will include school influences, cultural and international factors affecting sport, sponsorship, politics, media and social trends. The psychology of sport will also be examined.

Pupils should be aware that although every attempt is made to teach through practical sessions, at least 40% of the time will be spent on the theoretical aspects of the course. This will become a greater period of time after Christmas in year 11.           

UNIT 1: knowledge and Understanding for the Active Participant

40% Theory

Written Paper 1hr 30mins

- Multiple choice and short answer questions

- Extended answers based on a scenario issued prior to the examination

UNIT 2: The Active Participant

60% Practical

Controlled Assessment of four chosen sporting activities from two

different groups (see below for groups)

- One of the four chosen sporting activities must be assessed as either an organiser, leader, coach, choreographer or official/referee

- The other three chosen sports will be assessed as a player or performer

The above sporting activities are all part of the AQA course guide, any not listed can be discussed with the AQA Examination Board.