GCSE PE ‘09 What is involved? Organisation

Big Picture You will learn what is involved in the GCSE PE course. You will use a variety of resources to identify your current grades for practical activities and identify what you can do to improve your grades.

Connector Share with the person next to you as much information as you currently know about the GCSE PE course! Some Hints –What % is practical? –What % is theory? –How are you assessed? Extension –Can you identify any units of areas you may cover?

Outcomes All students will know what proportion of the GCSE PE course is practical v theory. All students will know how the course will be assessed. All students will know the expectations during the course. All will begin to set targets for their practical performance and identify how they can improve in these areas.

How much is practical? Practical (60%) –2 sections Section 1 - Practical Performance (48%) –4 activity areas (40 Marks) –Maximum 10 marks per activity –Main focus on player participant –Other roles leader & official (these may be offered as extra-curricular activities)

Practical Continued Section 2 – Analysis of Performance (12%) –Assessed in one activity performance (20 Marks) Rules Observation and Analysis EvaluationPlanningPEP

How much Theory? Theory (40%) –2 units Unit 1.1 – Healthy active lifestyles – Healthy, active lifestyles and how they could benefit you – Influences on your healthy, active lifestyle – Exercise and fitness as part of your healthy, active lifestyle – Physical activity as part of your healthy, active lifestyle – Your Personal health and wellbeing Unit 2 – Your healthy active body

Theory Continued Unit 1.2 – Your healthy, active body –1.2.1 – Your healthy mind and body –1.2.2 – Cardiovascular system –1.2.3 – Respiratory system –1.2.4 – Muscular system –1.2.5 – Skeletal system

How is practical assessed? Practical –Performance - Coursework One grade for best four activities (graded out of 10 for each activity) AOP – within one area of performance (Rounders) –Performance – External Moderation Perform 4 activities on final practical exam day AOP – several students selected at random by external examiner and questioned

How is theory assessed? Final exam (80 Marks) –1 hour 30 mins –Short and long answer questions

Example Questions...

Group A: Outwitting opponents Amateur boxing American football Association football BadmintonBaseball*BasketballCricketFencing Field hockey Gaelic football NetballPolo Roller/in-line hockey Rugby league Rugby union RoundersSoftballSquash Table tennis Tae kwon do Volleyball * English or Welsh baseball HandballHurling/camogie Ice hockey JudoJu-jitsuKarateKorfballLacrosse Lawn tennis Netball

Group B: Accurate replication of actions, phrases and sequences Synchronised swimming TrampoliningGymnastics* * For gymnastics, students must offer agilities (floor work) and vaulting, plus one other sequence of their choice. See the assessment criteria for gymnastics for further guidance.

Group C: Exploring and communicating ideas, concepts and emotions Dance* Ice dance * Although a wide range of dance styles is acceptable (students may choose from any recognised style of dance, for example ballet, jazz, modern, tap) dance may be offered as only one practical activity. See the assessment criteria for dance for further guidance.

Group D: Performing at maximum levels in relation to speed, height, distance, strength or accuracy ArcheryAthletics* Clay pigeon shooting Competitive swimming Cross-country running CyclingGolf Lawn bowls RowingWeightlifting * For athletics, students must offer three events taken from at least two groups (running events, jumping events or throwing events). See the assessment criteria for athletics for further guidance.

Group E: Identifying and solving problems to overcome challenges of an adventurous nature CanoeingClimbing Horse riding KayakingLifesaving Mountain biking Orienteering Personal survival Sailing SkiingSnowboardingSurfingTrekkingWakeboarding Water skiing Windsurfing

Group F: Exercising safely and effectively to improve health and wellbeing Fitness training For fitness training, students must offer at least two of the following activities in combination: aerobics body pump circuit training continuous training interval training pilates weight training yoga.

What activities will I cover in class? Group A: Outwitting opponent –Association football –Badminton –Netball –Rounders –Table tennis Group F: Exercising safely and effectively to improve health and wellbeing –Fitness Training Weight Training Continuous Training Possible extra-curricular clubs? DanceTrampoliningOrienteering Leadership course Assistance with clubs for experience / evidence

What about the other activities? If you take part in other activities outside school or as an extra-curricular club you can still be assessed. Speak to your teacher at the end of the lesson to ensure they are aware of your involvement in other activities. MUST BE AN ORGANISED CLUB WITH A REGISTERED COACH TO BE GRADED WITHIN THE CRITERIA.

Expectations Excellent attendance to school. Full PE kit to all practical lessons. Bring folder to all theory lessons. Hand in homework on time to teacher or via Fronter. Print homework and file in folder. Excellent behaviour within all lessons. Attendance at extra-curricular clubs.

Rewards / Sanctions Rewards –Positive points –Parents contacted –Letters home –Opportunities within PE Sanctions Negative points Detentions Parents contacted Parent meetings Letters home

GCSE Practical Assessment Performer Official Leader

Review Discuss the following questions with the person next you? 1.What is the % Practical – Theory? 2.How many practical activities? 3.Describe AOP? 4.How is the practical course assessed? 5.How is the theory course assessed? 6.What can you do to get the best possible results?