 
Examination Board: EDEXCEL
Written Examination: 40%
Course Assessment (4 practical activities) 25%
Analysis of performance (oral) 10%
Final Assessment (same 4 practical activities) 25%
THE AIMS OF THE COURSE
The course will be of interest to those students who are committed sports people, who regularly participate in sporting activity, both in and out of school. It provides the opportunity to study Physical Education, Sport and Fitness.
THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE
Throughout the course you will develop your theoretical knowledge of Physical Education and Sport, but you will do so with constant reference to practical performance in order to illustrate technique, individual skills and theoretical concepts. You will use the scientific names for bones and muscles and the correct terminology.
You will have the opportunity to use Information Technology to analyse and record fitness elements and to enhance your coursework.
Emphasis is on practical activity: study the table below for possible choices of
activity on offer for the final practical examination.
In School – No more than THREEsports from
this category |
At least ONE from this category but no more
than THREE |
If you follow one of these outside of School |
Badminton
Football
Hockey
Netball
Rounders |
Swimming |
Cricket
Tennis
Judo or Karate
Gymnastics
Tranpolining
Rugby
Dance
Horse Riding
Golf |
Life Savings or
Personal Survival |
Fitness: Continuous
Resistance
Circuit
Aerobics |
It is not an easy GCSE and does require a sound science base and good fitness levels. It is recommended that all candidates can achieve at least level 8 on the Bleep Test!
CAREERS PROGRESSION TO HIGHER EDUCATION
Physical Education GCSE is accepted by all UK Colleges and also could be a beneficial stepping stone to the GNVQ Leisure and Tourism Course or to Advanced Level
Physical Education.
In the upper school the activities offered depend on the availability of staff and facilities, but normally include the following: Hockey; Football; Basketball; Netball; Volleyball; Striking Games; Tennis; Swimming (Life-saving and Personal Survival); Multi-gym; Badminton; Aerobics.
There will be an opportunity for you to gain the Sports Leaders Award and a
first aid certificate.
In general, you will be given an opportunity to select a choice of activities each term but you will have to specialise in a minimum of two activities over Year 10 and 11,
one of which must be a game.
Please note that some activities will be new which may be pursued outside school, in clubs or as an individual.
Overall, you will be made aware of the need for all-round fitness, fair play, co-operation with others and maintaining your kit to high standards.
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