1. 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.

2. 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

3. 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.

4. EXTRA CURRICULAR SPORT  EXTRA CURRICULAR INVOLVEMENT IN SPORT IS KEY TO ACHIEVING PERSONAL TARGETS.  THE ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE AIDS UNDERSTANDING AND KNOWLEDGE.