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GCSE Physical Education
What will I study?
The GCSE Physical Education specification provides an exciting opportunity for our students. The
combination of practical performance, sports analysis and academic study provides students with a
challenging and valued qualification. The theoretical aspects of the course enable students to explore many
aspects of Sport Science, including anatomy and physiology, sport psychology, biomechanics and socio-
cultural issues in sport. Students 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
submitted in the Spring Term of Year 11.
Exam Assessment
The exam assessment contributes to 60% of the total marks:
• 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 students
The Physical Education department provide additional support sessions for students 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 students 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 mbehan@hagleyrc.worcs.sch.uk
Head of Department: Mr M Behan
