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Physical Education - Years 10 - 11 (GCSE PE) |
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We follow the OCR specification for PE and games. The course is split between practical and theory work as highlighted below.
Component |
Theoretical component |
Practical
component |
Analysis of
performance |
Percentage weighting |
40% |
50% |
10% |
Method of assessment |
1 hour 45 minute exam |
Ongoing teacher assessment which will be moderated by an external assessor at the end of year 11 |
Teacher assessment which will be moderated by an external assessor at the end of year 11. |
Within the theoretical component the following units will be covered:
Unit 1: Factors affecting participation and performance in physical activity.
Unit 2: The relationship between health, fitness and practical activity.
Unit 3: Risk assessment in physical activity.
Within the practical component, candidates need to be able to perform to a high standard in 4 different practical activities. The following activities will be taught in school:
Hockey, netball, gymnastics, dance, exercise to music, badminton, tennis, rounders, athletics and swimming. If an individual performs to a high standard in a practical activity outside of school and the activity is accepted by the examination board then they may also be assessed in this activity.
Departmental Activities
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