Physical Education
Staff
Head of Department Mrs V. Beattie
Teacher Mr P. Weir
Curriculum
GCSE
The GCSE Physical Education course combines elements of theory and practical performance and aims to provide opportunities for pupils to:
- Develop an appreciation of physical education in a wide range of contexts.
- Develop theoretical knowledge and understanding of health and performance to evaluate and improve these in physical activities and sports.
- Understand how the physiological and psychological state affects health and performance in physical activities and sports.
- Perform efficiently, effectively, and consistently in different physical activities and sports by developing their physical fitness, skills, and techniques.
- Select and use strategies, tactics and/or compositional ideas.
- Develop their ability to analyse, evaluate and implement safe, appropriate, and effective plans to improve health and performance in physical activities and sports.
- Develop knowledge and understanding of the active leisure industry and how it contributes to developing good health and outstanding physical performance.
- Develop knowledge and understanding of successful event management and be able to plan active leisure events.
- Develop a well-rounded skill set for adult life and employment.
- Be inspired, motivated, and challenged, enabling them to make informed decisions about further learning opportunities and career pathways.
Components Studied
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Content |
Assessment |
Weighting |
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Component 1: Factors Underpinning Health and Performance |
External written examination lasting 1 hour 15 minutes.
Students answer short response questions and questions that require extended writing.
100 marks are available for the paper.
Key themes include: The Body at Work Health and Lifestyle Decisions The Active Leisure Industry |
25% |
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Component 2: Developing Performance |
External written examination lasting 1 hour 15 minutes.
Students answer short response questions and questions that require extended writing.
100 marks are available for the paper.
Key themes include: Developing Physical Fitness for Performance Developing Skilled Performance |
25% |
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Component 3: Individual Performances in Physical Activities and Sports |
At least two of the activities or sports must be centre controlled and carried out under teachers’ direct supervision. Students may be assessed in only one activity or sport (specialist activity) outside of school under the supervision and guidance of the relevant governing bodies and suitably qualified coaches.
For one physical activity or sport, the assessment may be based on the consistent quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the student’s performance as an event manager.
3 x 50 = 150 marks. b) Students are assessed on the consistent quality of their analysis and evaluation of their own and others’ performances. 50 Marks |
50% |
AS/A2
Pupils study the CCEA Sports Science and the Active Leisure Industry specification.
The AS and A2 in Sports Science seek to:
- Develop and sustain an interest in Sports Science and The Active Leisure Industry specific to sport and recreation and health and fitness.
- Acquire knowledge and understanding of sports science and the active leisure industry through practical and theoretical contexts.
- Undertake practical activities which allow them to apply their knowledge, understanding and skills when exploring issues associated with the subject.
- Develop skills that enable them to make an effective contribution to sports science and the active leisure industry, including research, evaluation, and problem-solving skills in a work-related context.
- Develop knowledge about the important of technology to sport and physical activity in the leisure industry.
- Develop advanced study skills to prepare for third level education and/or employment in the active leisure industry; and
- Demonstrate their understanding and application of key concepts through internal and external assessments.
AS Level
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Content |
Assessment |
Weighting |
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Unit 1: Fitness and Training for Sport |
Internal assessment.
Portfolio showing written evidence of training methods, fitness assessment and planning, leading, and evaluating exercise sessions, and risk assessment. |
60% of AS
24% of A Level |
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Unit 2: The Active Leisure Industry: Health, Fitness and Lifestyle |
External written examination lasting 2 hours.
This includes short and extended questions and stimulus response questions based on health, fitness, and lifestyle. All questions are compulsory. |
40% of AS
16% of A Level |
A2 Level
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Content |
Assessment |
Weighting |
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Unit 1: Event Management in the Active Leisure Industry |
Internal assessment.
Portfolio showing written evidence of planning for an active leisure event and evaluation of outcome. |
36% of A Level |
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Unit 2: The Application of Science to Sports Performance |
External written examination lasting 2 hours.
This includes short and extended answer questions and stimulus response questions based on anatomy and physiology, skill acquisition, principles of learning and performance. Synoptic paper. All questions are compulsory. |
24% of A Level |
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