Shelley College: PE GCSE

Head of Department: Mr M Tunnacliffe & Mrs L Sykes

Examination Board: EDEXCEL
Course Content:
5 periods per 2 weeks
During this course candidates will have the opportunity to study the theoretical side of physical education as well as performing the practical aspects.
The main aims of the course are to:

1. Improve the student’s ability to plan, perform and evaluate physical activity.
2. Increase the student’s understanding of physical activity.
3. Promote the value of physical exercise as part of healthy living.

The assessment consists of three components:

1. A written examination: 40%
2. Practical performance: 50%
3. Analysis of performance: 10%

The Written Examination
The examination will test the student’s knowledge and understanding of:

1. Healthy, active lifestyle and how it could benefit you.
2. Influences on your healthy active lifestyle.
3. Exercise and Fitness in a healthy active lifestyle.
4. Your personal Health and Well being.
5. Cardiovascular System.
6. Respiratory System.
7. Muscular System.
8. Skeletal System.

The Practical Performance
Practical performances will be assessed through Performing/Coaching/Officiating in 4 activities from 2 of the following areas:

1. Athletics activities
2. Games activities
3. Gymnastic activities
4. Dance activities
5. Outdoor adventurous activities
6. Swimming
   

The Analysis of Performance
Students will also be required to verbally analyse performance in one of their chosen activities. This will assess their ability to understand and apply knowledge of the specific rules and various roles involved in that activity, to recognise the strengths and weaknesses of a performer, and to apply knowledge of tactics, training procedures and related practices to improve performance. Assessment of the practical performance and analysis of performance will be completed by the teacher and endorsed by external moderation.