GCSE PHYSICAL EDUCATION AQA EXAM BOARD KNOWLEDGE + UNDERSTANDING EXAM AT THE END OF YR11(1H 30) 40% OF FINAL MARK A scenario is released in advance of the exam. A specific section of questions on the paper will be based on this and you will be expected to produce detailed written answers in the exam itself.
KNOWLEDGE + UNDERSTANDING (THEORY) THEORETICAL ELEMENT IS A VERY IMPORTANT PART OF THE COURSE CLASSROOM BASED UP TO DATE FILE OF WORK REGULAR UNIT TESTS + EXAM PAPERS ONLY 1 ATTEMPT AT FINAL EXAM
ACTIVE PARTICIPANT CONTROLLED ASSESSMENT 60% OF THE FINAL MARKS 4 Assessments from at least 2 activity groups Assessed as a player/performer, official, coach or organiser Analysis of performance is undertaken by assessing another performer. A written analysis paper has to be completed and sent to the exam board.
EXTRA CURRICULAR SPORT EXTRA CURRICULAR INVOLVEMENT IN SPORT IS KEY TO ACHIEVING PERSONAL TARGETS. THE ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE AIDS UNDERSTANDING AND KNOWLEDGE.