Physical Education – PE.4

Head of Department: Mr T Andrews

Why study this subject?

• In varying capacities, most people are involved in the world of sport. This course offers a lively, practical approach to the serious study of sport and forms an excellent foundation for many sport and health-related careers. It leads to a full GCSE qualification. • Involvement in sport usually requires characteristics that employers are interested in, such as motivation, responsibility and the ability to work as part of a team. This course aims to encourage such qualities. • Studying a subject you enjoy leads to greater motivation and if you are motivated you work harder. This will lead to you achieving your potential.

What will you study?

The course is divided into six different components, which are outlined below under the Paper 1 and Paper 2 headings. 60% of your overall grade will come from theoretical study and 40% will be from practical performance. One of your 4 lessons a week will be a practical lesson, three will be classroom based.

How will you be assessed?

Paper 1 (1hour 15minutes) – The human body and movement in physical activity and sport (30% final grade): • applied anatomy and physiology • movement analysis • physical training • use of data. Paper 2 (1hour 15minutes) – Socio-cultural influences and wellbeing in physical activity and sport (30% final grade): • sports psychology • socio-cultural influences • health, fitness and wellbeing • use of data. There will be a mixture of multiple-choice/objective test questions, short answer questions and extended answer questions.

Non-exam assessment

• Practical performance in three different physical activities in the role of player/performer. • Analysis and evaluation of performance to bring about improvement in one activity. • 40% of GCSE.

Something to consider ….

The PE course is a combination of theory and practical and students should be aware that they will spend a significant amount of the course in the classroom.