The course builds on the knowledge, understanding and skills established in Key Stage 3 Physical Education.  It will give you exciting opportunities to be involved in a number of different physical activities, promoting an active and healthy

lifestyle.  You can perform in one or all of the following roles: player/participant, leader or official.  You should have an interest in physical education and sport, enjoy being active and appreciate the benefits of keeping fit and healthy.

You will: -

• Develop your knowledge and practical skills in a range of physical activities.
• Examine the effects of exercise and how training can improve performance.
• Find ways to improve your own performances in a variety of roles.
• Identify ways to develop and maintain a healthy and active lifestyle through participation in physical activity.
• Appreciate the benefits of promoting ‘sport for all’.

Unit 1 – Examination 40%

Unit 1 is externally assessed through a written examination paper of 1 hour and 30 minutes.  This will contribute a maximum of 40% towards your total marks.

Unit 2 – Controlled Assessment 60%

Unit 2 is assessed in two sections. Section 1 – four practical performances. You can achieve 48% of the marks from your four sporting performances.

Section 2 – analysis of performance in one of the chosen activities.  This will be worth 12% of the marks and should include planning, performing and evaluating a Personal Exercise Programme.

How will it help me?

As well as being the ideal preparation for the A Level Physical Education course, GCSE Physical Education 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 areas such as recreational management, leisure activities, coaching, officiating, the fitness industry, the armed forces and the Civil Service.