PE
Aims of the subject:
- To provide pupils with the opportunity to access quality physical activity so they develop a passion for exercise.
- To instil lifelong participation in physical activity.
- To teach the importance or physical activity and sport and equip them with the skills and knowledge to take part in a range of physical activities.
- To educate pupils about the importance of a healthy, active and balanced lifestyle.
GCSE Examination Board: AQA
Assessment Overview:
Paper 1: The human body and movement in physical activity and sport (1 hour 15 minute exam at end of Year 11) – 30%
Paper 2: Socio-cultural influences and well-being in physical activity and sport (1 hour 15 minute exam at end of Year 11) – 30%
Non-exam Assessment: Practical Performance in physical activity and sport (Practical performance in 3 different activities (1 team and 1 individual plus 1 more) and analysis and evaluation of performance to bring about improvement in one activity) – 40%
| Year | What will I learn? | Assessment |
| 10 | Paper 1:
Applied Anatomy and Physiology Skeletal System, Muscular System, Respiratory System, Cardiovascular System, Aerobic and Anaerobic Respiration, Recovery from Exercise and their application to Physical Activity and Sport Movement Analysis Levers, Mechanical Advantage, Planes, Axes, Movements and their application to Physical Activity and Sport Physical Training Components of Fitness, Fitness Testing, Principles of Training, Methods of Training, Specialised Training, Training Zones, Prevention of Injury and their application to Physical Activity and Sport Use of Data Qualitative and Quantitative evaluation of data Paper 2: Sports Psychology Skill and Ability, Classification of Skill, Information Processing, Motivation, Goal-Setting, Arousal and Stress Management Techniques, Feedback, Personality, Types of Guidance and their application to physical activity and sport |
Regular Progress Tests
End of topic cumulative tests Mock Exam |
| 11 | Paper 2:
Socio-cultural Influences Engagement patterns, Barriers to Participation, Commercialisation, Sponsorship and the Media, Technology, Ethical Issues – Etiquette, Sportsmanship, Performance-Enhancing Drugs, Spectator Behaviour, Hooliganism and their application to physical activity and sport Health, Fitness and Well-Being Physical, Mental and Social Health, Well-being, Fitness, Consequences of a sedentary lifestyle, Obesity, Somatotypes, Energy use, Nutrition, Water balance and their application to physical activity and sport Use of Data Qualitative and Quantitative evaluation of data Revision |
Regular Progress Tests
End of topic cumulative tests Mock Exam |
Extra-curricular opportunities
NEA: Rugby League, Football, Netball, Hockey, Table Tennis, Cricket, Gymnastics, Trampolining, Athletics, Fitness, Cross-Country
Theory: Revision Sessions, Coursework Club
How you can support your child’s progress
Encourage your child to:
- Attend extra-curricular activities on a regular basis;
- Attend physical activities outside of school;
- Use social media to access wider reading around PE, sport and physical activity
- Attend revision sessions and complete all homework tasks set
