GCSE Physical Education provides students with the knowledge and understanding of how to live a healthy and active lifestyle, enabling them to make informed choices about their own physical development. Students can choose from a variety of roles and activities in which to participate in physical activity.
Students will learn how to analyse and evaluate performance and suggest effective plans for improvement.
Theory made up from:
Practical performance
Practical performance in three different physical activities in the role of 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 is undertaken to bring about improvement in one activity.
Competency in at least three sports is preferable but not essential.
Coursework: Performance analysis in one sport
Examinations:
There are two 1 hour 15 minute examinations.
Paper 1: The human body and movement in physical activity and sport. 78 marks.
Paper 2: Socio-cultural influences and well-being in physical activity and sport. 78 marks.
There are a variety of courses offered in the Sixth Form at LVS Ascot that link to this qualification. These include A level PE and BTEC Sport. The following careers can be pursued by someone with an interest in this subject PE Teacher, Physiotherapist, Coach/Trainer, Sports Management, Sports Psychologist, Sports Massage, Strength and Conditioning.
For more information contact the Head of Department.
Name: Ms Natalie Cowell