Solway Community Technology College
Head of Department: Mr Campbell
Subject information:
GCSE PE will appeal to you if you:
- Have a keen interest in sport and recreation and always look forward to PE lessons.
- Take part in sport outside of class time.
- Want to follow a course that develops knowledge and understanding through practical involvement.
- Want to know more about the benefits of sport and exercise.
- Want to improve your own performance in a range of sports roles.
- Are considering a sports related career or an A Level/higher education course.
KS3 information:
There are a number of key concepts; Competence, Performance, Creativity, Healthy,
active lifestyles and processes; Developing skills in physical activity, Making and
applying decisions, Developing physical and mental capacity, Evaluating and improving
and making choices about healthy and active lifestyles that underpin the study of PE.
The study of PE at KS3 includes activities that cover at least 4 of the following:
- Games
- Gymnastics
- Dance
- Athletics
- Outdoor/swimming
- Fitness
KS4 information:
In Key Stage 4 the pupils build on the learning they have achieved in
Key Stage 3. They work through 25 different topics. Embedded into these
topics is a series of functional skills elements in which the pupils use
the skills they have learnt and apply them to possible 'real life' scenarios.
Assessment how?
The GCSE is assessed over two units.
Unit 1 is externally assessed through a written examination of 1hr and 30 minutes.
This will contribute a maximum of 40% towards your total marks.
Unit 2 is assessed in sections.
Section 1 - 4 practical performances in the role of either player/ participant, leader
or official. You can achieve 48% of the marks from your four performances, 2 of which may be
in the role of leader or official.
Section 2 - analysis of performance in one of the chosen activities. This will be worth 12%
of the marks and should include planning, performing and evaluating a Personal Exercise Programme.
Exam Info:
Exam Title:
Physical Education
Exam Type:
GCSE
Exam Board:
EDEXCEL