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GCSE Physical Education

What will I study?
The GCSE Physical Education specification provides an exciting opportunity for our pupils. The combination
of practical performance, sports analysis and academic study provides pupils with a challenging and valued
qualification. The theoretical aspects of the course enable pupils to explore many aspects of Sport Science,
including anatomy and physiology, sport psychology, biomechanics and socio-cultural issues in sport.
Pupils also delve into the ethical considerations behind the use of performance enhancing drugs and also
gain an understanding of the effect of physical activity and diet on health and sport performance.

Non-Exam Assessment

The non-exam assessment contributes to 40% of the total marks:

 01: Three practical performances: 30%

 02: Evaluating and analysing performance: 10%
The practical assessments are ongoing throughout the course. The practical grades and video evidence are
then submitted in the Spring Term of Year 11.

Exam Assessment

 01: Physical factors affecting performance: 30%
 02: Socio-cultural issues and sports psychology: 30%

A total of two examination papers (2 x 1 hour) taken at the end of the two year course.
Additional Support available to pupils

The Physical Education department provide additional support sessions for pupils who require assistance
with the theoretical aspects of the course throughout the academic year. There are also extracurricular
clubs, fixtures and sports events across a broad range of the activities covered within the practical
specification of the course.

Other useful information

The course is unsuitable for those pupils who do not participate in competitive sport and extracurricular
activities in school. The extracurricular sport participation data, academic banding and assessment data in
Key Stage 3 Physical Education will be used to inform suitability for the course.

Exam Board: OCR Syllabus Code: J587

Head of Department: Mr M Behan

mbehan@hagleyrc.worcs.sch.uk