PHYSICAL EDUCATION KEY STAGE 4 CURRICULUM INFO

What is the qualification?

One full GCSE awarded at grades 9 – 1.

 

What will I be doing on the course?  How will it be structured?

The course is split into two sections, practical and theory.

 

The theoretical components of the course include the study of Fitness and Body Systems (36% of the qualification) and Health and Performance (24% of the qualification), which are both assessed through examinations at the end of Year 11.

 

The practical component is worth 30% of your overall grade and will require you to offer 3 performances from a list of selected sports. 1 activity must be individual, 1 as a member of a team and 1 optional topic. The practical elements of the course are assessed through an external moderation during the final term of Year 11. The remaining 10% of the course is attained through the development and completion of a Personal Exercise Programme (PEP) to help monitor the progress in performance you achieve during the two years on the course.

 

Assessment

Year 10 Summer Term

Controlled assessment, completion of PEP paperwork

 

Year 11 Autumn Term

Mock examination

 

Year 11 Spring Term

Completion of PEP practical

 

Year 11 Summer Term

Terminal examinations

Fitness and Body Systems (1 hour 45 mins)

Health and Performance (1 hour 45 mins)

Practical Performance (external moderator)

 

What skills do I need to develop to be successful at this course?

In order to be successful on this course you need to be working at a minimum grade 4+ in the practical aspects of PE by the end of Year 9. If you play for a team or are a member of an extracurricular club outside school, this will also aid the progress you make on this course.

Due to the increased theoretical components, students should be achieving a grade 4 in English and a science by the end of Year 9.

 

What could I use this qualification for?

This course will enable you to follow A level Physical Education and will complement other A level subjects including biology and psychology due to the scientific content of the course.

 

Additional Information

This course provides the opportunity to progress onto other physical education related courses such as A level PE or BTEC Level 3 Sports Studies.

GCSE PE is a good foundation for a career in sports and physical education, as well as a wide range of others, including physiotherapy, sports business, sports psychology and nutrition.