Physical Education GCSE

This qualification is ideal for anyone who is interested in sport and/or considering a career in the sports industry. The course is challenging and exciting covering a wide range of topics:

In Year 10 you will study the following:

• Applied anatomy & physiology • Movement analysis • Physical training • Use of data

In Year 11 you will study the following:

• Sport psychology • Socio-cultural influences • Health fitness & well-being • Use of data

The practical side of the subject runs over both years. You will submit 3 sports –

1 individual sport

Athletics, Badminton, Dance, Gymnastics, Rock Climbing, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis or Trampolining.

1 team sport

Basketball, Cricket, Football, Handball, Netball, Rugby or Volleyball.

1 from either list (team or individual)

Please note: there are a few other sports available but would need to be taught externally and assessed via video footage, for example; skiing.

Your PE teacher will help you to make a choice between GCSE PE and Sports Studies.

Exam Board: AQA

How the course is assessed

70% of the course is theory based. 70 %-

2 x exams – each worth 30% of final mark

30%-

1 x controlled assessment – worth 10% of final mark 3 x practical sports – each worth 10% of final mark

Suitable Candidates

To take this qualification you will need to enjoy your sport and PE and you need to be motivated and organised. It is of vital importance when selecting GCSE PE that you have a genuine interest in playing sport and that you are engaged in sport both in and outside school. Attendance in the school’s extra-curricular programme is compulsory. This would be a really good choice if you are interested in a career working in the sporting industry and/or you would like to take PE and sport further after Stringer. This subject would go well with Biology and Psychology.

Post 16 Progression Routes

AS, A level in Physical Education/ Sports Science. BTEC National Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science. JSLA/CSLA. Access to any sporting qualification

Student Comments

“I really enjoy how we learn about the body and how it enables us to play sport.”