GCSE Physical Education
Curriculum Area: Physical Education
Course Outline:
This is a two year course with a practical focus on participation in a range of different sports. Performance is underpinned with theoretical knowledge in how physiological, psychological and social factors affect sporting performance and the leading of a healthy, active lifestyle. You will need to be a very strong practical performer in a number of sports and be prepared to work hard on the theoretical content.
Assessment to gain the GCSE is based on;
Practical Performance in 4 sports (50%).
2 x 1 hour exams in Year 10 (40%).
2 written coursework assignments - 1 completed in Year 9 and another in Year 10 (10%).
This is a two year course with a practical focus on participation in a range of different sports. Performance is underpinned with theoretical knowledge in how physiological, psychological and social factors affect sporting performance and the leading of a healthy, active lifestyle. You will need to be a very strong practical performer in a number of sports and be prepared to work hard on the theoretical content.
Assessment to gain the GCSE is based on;
Practical Performance in 4 sports (50%).
2 x 1 hour exams in Year 10 (40%).
2 written coursework assignments - 1 completed in Year 9 and another in Year 10 (10%).
Target Level: To start this course in Year 9, students must be very strong practical, sporting performers and have a good Science background. If you are not an outstanding performer, the Entry Level Certificate in PE will suit you best in Year 9, then starting the GCSE PE course in Year 10
Level of Award:
Level 2 GCSE from OCR.
Level 2 GCSE from OCR.
Students who have taken this course in the past rated it:
Students who selected this course then went on to take the following options:
AS Level PE
BTEC National in Sport
Other Level 3 Courses
AS Level PE
BTEC National in Sport
Other Level 3 Courses
Course feedback from past students:
Being able to get a GCSE for playing Sport is a dream come true! The range of sports covered in lessons is great! - May 2009
Some of the theory work is quite tough but a lot of it links well to what we do in Science. - May 2009
Being able to learn by doing things practically is great. A lot of the theory is taught through playing sport making it relevant and interesting - May 2009
Pathways and jobs of students who took this course in the past:
GCSE Dance
A Level PE
Sports Science
BTEC First in Sport
BTEC National in Sport
Coaching
Sports Leadership
Physiotherapy
Teaching
Sport & Leisure Industry
Journalism
Personal Trainer
(Note:This shows the percentage of students who would choose this course again and their rating on a 5 point scale where 5 = Excellent, 4 = Good, 3 = Satisfactory, 2 = Some satisfactory elements, 1 = Poor)