Students' learning across Key Stage 3 encompasses the following areas:
• Range of tactics and strategies to overcome opponents in direct competition through team and individual games. (Games activities)
• Develop techniques and improve performance in other competitive sports (athletics and gymnastics)
• Perform dances using techniques within a range of dance forms.
• Develop personal fitness
• Take part in competitive sports
GCSE Physical Education equips students with the knowledge, understanding and skills to develop their own performance in sport. They develop their understanding of socio-cultural influences on participation in sport, and the benefits of physical activity to health, fitness and well-being.
Exam Board: OCR
Qualification Title: Physical Education
Qualification Specification Code: J587
Qualification Webpage: Click here to visit the OCR webpage for the specification.
GCSE PE is an interesting and challenging learning experience. In it students are introduced to key sporting ideas and shown how these interact with practical performance. They will also gain insights into the relationships they have with each other throughout the course.
Students experience the development of transferable skills including: decision making, psychological understanding of people, independent thinking, problem solving and analytical skills as well as thinking, acting and reacting under pressure.
The study of GCSE PE opens up a range of possibilities for further study and also into careers associated with the subject.
An interested in sport and physical activity is desirable.
Some understanding of how the body works is desirable.
Some knowledge of sport in society is desirable.
A good level of performance in 3 sports (2 team and 1 individual or 1 team and 2 individual) is essential.
A commitment to continued participation in sports in extra-curricular activities and outside clubs.
Component 01 (30% weighting) – 1 hour external examination
Component 02 (30% weighting) – 1 hour external examination
Component 03 (40% weighting) – Practical assessment of 3 sports. (2 team and 1 individual sports or 1 team and 2 individual sports)
Sports Science
Sport Psychology
Sports Management
Sport Coaching
Healthcare
Exercise and Health (eg personal trainer)
Teacher training
Sports Therapy (eg physiotherapy, Occupational health)
Armed forces
Nutrition
A Level Sports Science and Physical Education is designed to follow on from GCSE PE, although GCSE PE is not a requirement for students wishing to follow this course. Students will specialise in one sport as part of the practical assessment or be assessed coaching. It is essential that students are actively involved
participating in their sport in a club. Students will need to keep a log of their training and competitive fixtures undertaken during Year 12 and 13.
This course will develop theoretical knowledge and understanding of factors that underpin physical activity and sport in an academic setting. Modules include Anatomy and Physiology, Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology, Sport and Society, Contemporary Issues in Sport and Sports Psychology. A variety of study methods are used on this course including Problem Solving, Debate, Discussion and Presentations, Practical Performance and Oral Observation of Live Performances. This course is academic in nature so practical lessons are limited to specific activities.
Exam Board: OCR
Qualification Title: Physical Education
Qualification Specification Code: H555
Qualification Webpage: Click here to visit the OCR webpage for the specification.
Standard Sixth Form entry requirements
Sports related degrees, Sports Science, Coaching, Teaching, Physiotherapy, Sports Statistics, Sports Psychologist, Recreational Management, Sport and Leisure Industry and many more.
Learners will also develop the transferable skills that are in demand by Further Education, Higher Education and employers in all sectors of industry. This specification will create confident, independent thinkers and effective decision makers who can operate effectively as individuals or as part of a team – all skills that will enable them to stand out and effectively promote themselves as they progress through life.
Mrs Webber or Mr Hallam
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