Curriculum
Homework
Edexcel GCSE Physical Education
What does this course involve?
Students study a variety of theoretical topics, which make up 60% of the final grade. They are split into two components:
| Component 1 – Fitness and Body Systems | Component 2 – Health and Performance |
|---|---|
| Applied anatomy and physiology | Health, fitness and well-being |
| Movement analysis | Sport psychology |
| Physical training | Socio-cultural influences |
Component 3 – Practical Performance
Students are assessed in three activities; one team activity, one individual activity and a third which can be either a team OR individual activity. Your child will be assessed in a variety of sports within lessons and can also submit video evidence, if they compete in an event to a higher standard or one which we are unable to provide in school.
Component 4 – Personal Exercise Programme (PEP)
This coursework component counts for 10% of the final GCSE grade. Students put into practice all the theoretical knowledge they have gained to design, complete and evaluate a 6-week physical training programme based on their own fitness.
How are students assessed?
| Theory content (2 exam papers) | Practical performance | Coursework |
|---|---|---|
| 60% | 30% | 10% |
Core PE
In Years 10 and 11, students who do not opt for the GCSE route benefit from 2 lessons a week (1 if they follow the triple science pathway), with a greater focus on game/match play of the sports they studied in depth in KS3. Skills, rules and tactics are applied in a variety of conditioned and real-time games, where there is a real focus on enjoyment and engagement in physical activity.