Specification: GCSE Physical Education AQA (8582)
Subject Head: Paul Hockey
Contact: phockey@farmors.gloucs.sch.uk
This course provides the opportunity to gain knowledge and understanding of the contemporary topics that underpin performance and involvement in physical activity and sport.
Subject Content
What should students expect to do during the course?
The course is interesting and wide-ranging but demanding. A common misconception students have is that PE is an easy, practical subject.
The GCSE is weighted toward the theory component which has a scientific element which challenges many students. You will receive two double lessons per week and at certain times of the year one will be practical and one theory.
The course will be graded in numerical format of 9-1. Grade 9 being equivalent to an A*, grade 5 equivalent to a C and grade 1 to a G.
Theory component 60% 2 written exams (1 hr 15 mins each)
Practical component 30% practical performance, 10% analysis coursework
Your practical performance will involve an internal assessment/ external moderation in 3 activities (at least 1 in a team activity and 1 individual). You will also complete an analysis and evaluation of your performance to bring about improvement in 1 activity.
A qualification in this course will provide the natural grounding for following A level PE or standalone providing a skill set that prepares students for further study post-16.