PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Physical Education

(G Band students)

Why study GCSE Physical Education?

• To understand how to develop and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
• To learn how exercise affects the different body systems.
• To learn how to improve skilled performance.
• To develop an understanding of health and safety requirements when exercising.
• To be able to pursue a career in sport.

Who should study GCSE PE?

• Pupils who play at least one school sport.
• Pupils who regularly participate in school PE classes.
• Pupils who want to improve their performance in sport.
• Pupils who wish to work in the sports industry.
• Pupils who wish to go into Further Education to study courses such as “A” Level PE, Sports Science, Leisure and Tourism or Sport and Recreation.

What will I study?

• Theory (classroom based) – 50%
• The body at work
• Health and Lifestyle decisions
• The active leisure industry and event management
• Developing physical fitness for performance
• Developing skilled performance

• Practical – 50%
• 3 chosen sports
• Performance analysis

How is the course assessed?

• 50% Practical, 50% Theory
• There is one single tier of entry. This allows pupils to achieve grades in the range of A* – G.

B TEC LEVEL 2 SPORT

(V Band students)

Why study B Tec Sport?

• To understand how to develop and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
• To learn how exercise affects the different body systems.
• To learn how to improve skilled performance.
• To develop an understanding of health and safety requirements when exercising.
• To be able to pursue a career in sport.

Who should study B Tec Sport?

• Pupils who play at least one school sport.
• Pupils who regularly participate in school PE classes.
• Pupils who want to improve their performance in sport.
• Pupils who wish to work in the sports industry.
• Pupils who wish to go into Further Education to study courses such as “A” Level PE, Sports Science, Leisure and Tourism or Sport and Recreation.

What will I study?

• 2 core units
• Fitness for sport and exercise
• Practical sports performance
• 2 units from the following:
• The mind and sports performance
• The sports performer in action
• Training for personal fitness
• Leading sports activities

How is the course assessed?

• 1 exam, practical activities and assignments assessed by the teacher.
• Marks are given as pass, merit and distinction and are equivalent to GCSE standard.