GCSE Physical Education

Subject leader: Mrs L Richards

Email address: lrichards@sackvilleschool.org.uk

Exam board: AQA

Course specification: [Click here]

Course Description:

The GCSE PE option is an excellent choice for those who have a keen interest in sport and physical activity and are perhaps considering further education and/or a career within this field. The course aims to:

  • Enable students to enjoy and understand the benefits of living a healthy and active lifestyle
  • Understand how to train the body both physically and mentally
  • Understand how factors such as culture and society affect levels of participation, performance and sporting trends the world over.

Course Units

Paper one – The human body and movement in physical activity and sport:

  • Applied anatomy and physiology
  • Movement analysis
  • Physical training + the use of data

Paper two – Socio-cultural influences and well-being in physical activity:

  • Sports psychology
  • Socio-cultural influences
  • Health, fitness and well-being + the use of data

Assessment:

Two written papers worth 30% each of the final grade.
3 Practical assessments – 1 team sport, 1 individual sport and 1 from either (see AQA website above for the list of sports available). This is worth 30% of the final grade.
1 observation and analysis piece of coursework worth 10% of the final grade.

Why should I study this course?

GCSE PE helps you to develop a better understanding of your body and the benefits of sport and physical activity. You develop physical, mental and social skills such as:  Linking physical activity with diet, work and rest.  Personal health and physical fitness.  Physical training principles, programmes and techniques.  Social and cultural factors affecting participation and performance.  Media, sponsorship, competition and ICT in sport.  Range of practical activities – basic skills and more advanced techniques.

Student Quote:

“PE is my favourite subject because it has many interesting topics such as how the body works, psychology – how to motivate yourself to reach your sporting and academic goals. Also good debates in the commercialisation of sport. PE has it all!” Year 11 student.

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