Optional subject
Entry requirements: To ensure students are prepared for the demands of GCSE PE, students must be interested and passionate about a range of sports and be invested in both the physical and theoretical aspects of the subject. Having sound knowledge of Biology is essential, as this provides the foundation to the understanding the body functions and how it responds to physical activity which is a key element of the Paper 1 exam.
Why Study PE?
Physical Education is a varied subject which offers links with Biology and Food and Nutrition. You will develop your knowledge of health and fitness and acquire a variety of life skills such as leadership, communication, teamwork, organisation and the ability to critically analyse. These skills are highly valued in further education and the world of work.
The Course
Paper 1 – The human body and movement in physical activity and sport: 1 hour and 15 minutes
Applied anatomy and physiology
Movement analysis
Physical training
Use of data
78 marks
30% of GCSE
Paper 2 – Socio-cultural influences and well-being in physical activity and sport: 1 hour and 15 minutes
Sports psychology
Socio-cultural influences
Health, fitness and well-being
Use of data
78 marks
30% of GCSE
Non-Exam Assessment (NEA)
For the Non-Exam Assessment (NEA), students will be practically assessed in three sports and submit one piece of written coursework where they will analyse their sporting performance. It is essential that all students participate to a high standard in two sports outside of school with a minimum of club level, Island level or at a higher standard. Students must be committed to attending extracurricular clubs and clinics over the 2-year course.
Students are required to take part in one individual activity, one team activity and a third sport, either a team or an individual activity. Students must obtain video footage of both skills and competition outside of school ensuring that this shows progression of skills and is to a high standard. This is submitted via an online submission. This will be moderated and standardised internally and externally.
The 3 practical sports and written coursework contribute to 40% of the overall GCSE PE grade.
Contact
Miss E Carré e.carre@jcg.sch.je
