Physical Education GCSE Exam based Two exams in Y11 (36% and 24% weighting) One coursework unit (10% weighting) Practical element in three sports (30% weighting) Coursework based BTEC Sport One exam taken in Y10 worth 25% (One re-sit available) One internal synoptic exam (pre-release material they can prepare for worth 25%) Two coursework units (25% each weighting) Challenging course, strong in PE, English and Science (working at grades of a 5). Practical ability needs to be of a good level. More suited to pupils that struggle to apply knowledge in an exam. Practical element less important.
GCSE Component 1: Fitness and Body Systems Exam 1hr 45min 90 marks 36% of qualification Exam consists of multiple-choice, short-answer and extended writing questions Topic 1: Applied anatomy and physiology Topic 2: Movement analysis Topic 3: Physical training Topic 4: Use of data Component 3: Practical Performance Internally marked and externally moderated 105 marks 30% of qualification Skills during individual and team activities General performance skills Three physical activities from a set list One team, one individual and one free choice Component 2: Health and Performance Exam 1hr 15min 70 marks 24% of qualification Exam consists of multiple-choice, short-answer and extended writing questions Topic 1: Health, fitness and well-being Topic 2: Sport psychology Topic 3: Socio-cultural influences Topic 4: Use of data Component 4: Personal Exercise Programme Internally marked and externally moderated 20 marks 10% of qualification Coursework task Aim and planning analysis Carrying out and monitoring the PEP Evaluation of the PEP
GCSE Results 2018 9-4 = 96.6% 9-5 = 86.2% 9-6 = 69% Average Grade = 6
BTEC Unit 1: Fitness for Sport and Exercise External Exam 1hr 15min 60 marks 25% of qualification Exam consists of multiple-choice, short-answer and extended writing questions Know about the components of fitness and the principles of training Explore different fitness training methods Investigate fitness testing to determine fitness levels Unit 2: Practical Sports Performance Internally marked, externally moderated controlled assessment Understand the rules, regulations and scoring system for selected sports Practically demonstrate skills, techniques and tactics in selected sports Be able to review sports performance Unit 3: Applying the Principles of Personal Fitness Internal Synoptic exam Design a personal fitness training programme Know about the musculoskeletal system and cardiorespiratory system and the effects on the body during fitness training Implement a self-designed personal fitness training programme to achieve own goals and objectives Review a personal fitness training programme Unit 6: Leading Sports Activities Internally marked, externally moderated controlled assessment Know the attributes associated with successful sports leadership Undertake the planning and leading of sports activities Review the planning and leading of sports activities
BTEC Results 2018 D*-P = 100% D*-M = 70% D*-D = 16.7% Average Grade = Merit
Future Study/Career Opportunities A-level AS/A2 Physical Education Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Sport University Physical Education Sport and Exercise Science Sports Coaching Sports Nutrition Physiotherapy Sports and Leisure management College Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Sport Personal Training Apprenticeships *Within option Block B, when the list of names is released I will recommend a course based on pupils grades, ability in PE and knowledge of the pupil. This is a recommendation and a discussion surrounding which course is open.