P.E Full Course

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P.E FULL COURSE

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Why choose GCSE PE Full Course?

At Polesworth, all Year 11 pupils complete an AQA Short Course in GCSE PE. The course takes place over 2 years and involves both practical and theoretical elements as follows :

60% Practical - 2 different assessments in physical activities from 2 different groups of activities.

40% Examination - One 45 minute terminal exam at the end of Year 11.

Some pupils opt to complete the Full Course PE GCSE. These pupils have an additional 5 lessons of classroom based PE lessons per fortnight.

● I have good skills and understanding in a variety of sports/physical activities.
● I am enthusiastic about and interested in sport and physical activity.
● I want to learn how the body works to make me do physical activity.
● I want to know why some people do sport and some people don’t.

If any of these comments sound familiar then read on …

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GCSE Options -Subjects - P.E (Full Course)

AQA GCSE Physical Education (full course)

The course takes place over two years and consists of practical and theoretical components in the following format:

● Practical Component - 60%

Four assessments

- from at least two groups of activities
- at least two performances must be as player/performer
- pupils can be assessed in a performer, coach or official role

Practical (60%)

Candidates must be competent and assessed in a number of sporting activities selected from at least two of the following six National Curriculum Areas of Activity:

Performing at maximum levels	Athletic activities
Exploring and communicating ideas	Dance activities
Outwitting opponents	Games activities
Accurate replication	Gymnastic activities
Identifying and solving problems to overcome challenges	Outdoor and Adventurous activities
Exercising safely and effectively to improve health and wellbeing	Fitness and health activities

In school, pupils will be assessed in a range of activities within core and optional PE lessons.

Candidates can also be assessed in sporting activities not offered within school, for example:
● Swimming;
● Horse-riding;
● Duke of Edinburgh;
● Martial Arts;
● Golf;
● Snow sports;
● Water sport

For practical assessments, candidates will be assessed on a variety of criteria:

● Acquiring and developing skills and techniques;
● Evaluating and adapting their own performance;
● Demonstrating an understanding and practical application of the rules/laws and conventions of the physical activity and the roles of officials;
● Demonstrating an understanding of health and safety issues and their practical application.

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Pupils and teachers will work together to establish each pupil’s four strongest sporting activities.

Not only will candidates develop and improve their skills, fitness and understanding within the sporting activities covered, they will also acquire vital life skills:
● Communication;
● Cooperation;
● Leadership;
● Teamwork.

Terminal Examination (40%)

● Terminal Examination - 40%

- Multiple Choice
- Short answer questions
- Extended answers based on a scenario issued prior to the examination

Full course candidates will cover the following topics:

- The range of physical activities
- The roles of the active participant
- Injury
- Energy production (aerobic and anaerobic)
- Leisure and recreation
- Health and fitness
- Training
- Diet
- School influences
- Emotional health and well-being
- Cultural and socail factors
- The media
- Sponsorship
- Competitions
- International sports and events

The knowledge that candidates gain will be invaluable for those choosing to follow a Physical Education related career. Here are just a few careers paths you could follow:

● Physiotherapist;
● Referee/Umpire;
● Sports Manager;
● Sports Medic;
● Sport/Fitness instructor;
● Dietician/Nutritionist;
● Coach/Trainer;
● Teacher;
● Choreographer;
● Sports Administrator.

Candidates will also gain an invaluable knowledge and understanding that will enable them to lead a healthy life.

GCSE Options -Subjects - P.E (Full Course)

Should I choose GCSE Full Course PE?

What qualities do I need to do well? Checklist:
● I have a keen interest in sport and enjoy learning;
● I am competent in a number of different sports/physical activities;
● I want to learn about how and why people take part in sport;
● I can work effectively on my own and as part of a team;
● I am willing to work hard in all aspects of the course.

Students wishing to study A Level sport and PE do not have to do the full course as the short course is adequate preparation.

Contact Mr Hockridge or Mrs White for further information.