Physical Education Year 10

Pupils are encouraged to work as individuals, in groups and in teams, developing concepts of fairness and of personal and social responsibility. They will take on different roles and responsibilities, including leadership, coaching and officiating.

GCSE PE

This course offers students the opportunity to become informed and competent performers with an awareness of both the benefits of participation and the risks associated with the activities.

Throughout the course, students are required to analyse performance through observations, assessment and recording, in order to improve its quality and effectiveness. Pupils are encouraged to appreciate the necessity for sound understanding of the principles, practices and training which underpin improved performance, better health and well-being.

Unit B451: An introduction to Physical Education

Unit B452: Practical Performance (Two performances from two different activity areas and an Analysing Lifestyle Task)

Unit B453: Developing knowledge in Physical Education

Unit B454: Practical Performance (Two performances from two different activity areas and an Analysing  Performance Task)

You will study:

ASSESSMENT:

Unit B451: You will sit a one hour exam worth 20% of your final mark.

Unit B452: You will be assessed in two practical activities from two different activity areas and you must complete an Analysing Lifestyle Task worth 30% of your final mark.

Unit B453: You will sit a 1 hour exam worth 20% of your final mark.

Unit B454: You will be assessed in two practical activities and you must complete an Analysing Performance Task worth 30% of your final mark.

AS THIS IS A VERY PRACTICAL SUBJECT, ANY STUDENT THINKING OF STUDYING GCSE PE MUST HAVE ATTAINED AT LEAST A LEVEL 5 AT KS3 PE. IN ADDITION, SHE MUST BE PROFICIENT IN AT LEAST 4 DIFFERENT ACTIVITIES.