GCSE PE is an exciting and vibrant course aimed at students who can show high levels of both; theory of sport and practical ability. Students cover a whole range of different areas including human biology, social cultural, and psychology.  Students are taught four theory lessons a fortnight and one additional practical lesson. Students are also assessed for the non-examination assessment (NEA) during PE,  games and extra-curricular lessons.

We follow the AQA syllabus.

Paper 1: The human body and movement in physical activity and sport 

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

GCSE PE is an exciting and vibrant course aimed at students who can show high levels of both; theory of sport and practical ability. Students cover a whole range of different areas including human biology, social cultural, and psychology.  Students are taught four theory lessons a fortnight and one additional practical lesson. Students are also assessed for the non-exam assessment (NEA) during PE,  games and extra-curricular lessons.

We follow the AQA syllabus.

Paper 2: socio-cultural influences and well-being in physical activity and sport  

• Sports psychology
• Socio-cultural influences
• Health, fitness and well-being
• Use of data

Non-exam assessment: practical performance in physical activity and sport

• Practical performance in three different physical activities in the role of player/performer (one in a team activity, one in an individual activity and a third in either a team or in an individual activity).
• Analysis and evaluation of performance to bring about improvement in one activity.

NEA: how it is assessed

• Assessed by teachers
• Moderated by AQA
• 100 marks
• 40% of GCSE
• For each of their three activities, students will be assessed in skills in progressive drills (10 marks per activity) and in the full context (15 marks per activity).
• Students will be assessed on their analysis (15 marks) and evaluation (10 marks) of performance to bring about improvement in one activity.

A-level PE is not a softer subject! It combines science, humanities and practical ability. A combination not needed in other subjects. It is a broad and detailed look into the science of sport and how and why sport exists. We will study how we react in pressure situations and deal with emotions such as anger and anxiety. We also look at how we learn; how did you learn and develop that skill? From the basics of learning to walk - to the more challenging learning to juggle. A – Level PE is a challenging look into the quickest growing industry where your theoretical knowledge will be pushed and your practical ability challenged.

This course suits individuals who wish to learn more about the academic side of sport. A real true enjoyment of sport and the ability to come up with sporting examples is essential. This is not a “playing subject”, yes there will be practical activities that you are expected to take part in, but this is a written assessment, based on knowledge you will earn in a classroom environment.

A-level PE will enable you firstly to look into the growing sports industry, which remains one of the quickest growing industries in the UK. This could mean working in management, development, or therapy. It is also an excellent subject to move towards other careers such as physiotherapy, or careers in the armed forces. It can also be used as a third subject towards other careers, it shows breadth to your abilities as it combines science and humanities subjects alongside the need for a strong practical grounding. For further information please use http://www.careers-in-sport.co.uk A Q A

MR WRIGHT-SMITH

This course is taught as part of the collaboration with local Kind Edward VI Schools 

Grade 6 or A above in GCSE Biology