GCSE Physical Education AQA: 2016 Specification
New & contemporary topics: help students of all abilities to develop a well-rounded skill set. Prepare them for progression to further studies Engaging theoretical & practical performance lessons Compliments Science Academically geared: 60% theory/exam Why Choose PE?
Careers in Sport Physiotherapist Sports Rehabilitation Nutritionist Psychologist Performance Coach Sports Analyst Sports Journalism Physiologist Teacher Occupational Therapist Sports Agent
The Course Assessment is made up of two parts: a written examination worth (60%); a non-examined assessment (40%).
Written Exam (60%) Paper 1: Anatomy & Physiology Movement Analysis Physical Training Use of Data Paper 2: Sports Psychology Socio-Cultural Influences Health, Fitness & Well- being Use of Data Each paper is: 1 hr 15mins 78 marks 30% of GCSE
Non-Exam Assessment (40%) What’s assessed: Practical performance: 3 activities Performance Analysis Assessment (Analysis & evaluation of performance in 1 activity) How is it assessed? Assessed by teachers Moderated by AQA 100 marks
Which Sports? Team Activity Lists: Football, badminton, basketball, Camogie, Cricket, Dance, Gaelic Football, Handball, Hockey, Hurling, La Crosse, Netball, Rowing, Rugby League, Rugby Union, Squash, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball Individual Activity List Amateur Boxing, Athletics, Badminton, Canoeing/Kayaking (Slalom or Sprint), Cycling, Dance, Diving, Golf, Gymnastics (artistic), Equestrian, Rock Climbing, Sculling, Skiing, Snowboarding, Squash, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Trampolining 3 activities as a performer: 1 team activity, 1 individual activity and the third is a choice in either a team or individual activity.
How will we help? Lessons apply theory to performance Filming of performance for evidence & moderation purposes Specialist performance staff Provide literature PE Clinic Buddy system
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