The Physical Education course is fully linear and assessment will take place at the end of two years of study. This course allows a deeper understanding of PE. The content is designed to be stimulating and engage students across a range of topics. There is a combination of physical performance and academic content. All aspects of the course are compulsory. The course is designed to offer opportunities into many different opportunities for example; personal training, sports massage therapist, further education in sports science, coaching, sports management, PGCE Medical Disciplines such as Occupational therapist, physiotherapy. Course aims • Develop theoretical knowledge and understanding of the factors that underpin physical activity and sport and use this knowledge to improve performance • Understand how physiological and psychological states affect performance • Understand the key socio-cultural factors that influence people’s involvement in physical activity and sport • Understand the role of technology in physical activity and sport • Refine their ability to perform effectively in physical activity and sport by developing skills and techniques and selecting and using tactics, strategies and/or compositional ideas • Develop their ability to analyse and evaluate to improve performance, demonstrating ability to action plan and critically evaluate • Understand the contribution which physical activity makes to health and fitness • Improve as effective and independent learners and as critical and reflective thinkers with curious and enquiring minds. Essential attributes needed to complete the course: • Good personal organisation and time management. • Excellent attendance, punctuality and work ethic. • Good understanding of Anatomy, Physiology and Exercise Physiology. • An active role in sport outside of school, such as a performer, participation in sport should be to a strong level to maximise marks in component 4 (There is an option to offer coaching, however students should regularly be doing this). • Good independent learning skills. • The ability to analyse and be confident to verbally respond to Q&A • A willingness to be challenged and resilient across all aspects of the course. • To provide evidence suitable for examination for coaching or practical performance
GCSE Grade 5 in PE
Components 1 to 3 are assessed by an examination paper, Component 4 is assessed through internal assessment and external moderation.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Milton Keynes |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | The Grove, Newport Pagnell, MK16 0BJ |
The Physical Education course is fully linear and assessment will take place at the end of two years of study. This course allows a deeper understanding of PE. The content is designed to be stimulating and engage students across a range of topics. There is a combination of physical performance and academic content. All aspects of the course are compulsory. The course is designed to offer opportunities into many different opportunities for example; personal training, sports massage therapist, further education in sports science, coaching, sports management, PGCE Medical Disciplines such as Occupational therapist, physiotherapy. Course aims • Develop theoretical knowledge and understanding of the factors that underpin physical activity and sport and use this knowledge to improve performance • Understand how physiological and psychological states affect performance • Understand the key socio-cultural factors that influence people’s involvement in physical activity and sport • Understand the role of technology in physical activity and sport • Refine their ability to perform effectively in physical activity and sport by developing skills and techniques and selecting and using tactics, strategies and/or compositional ideas • Develop their ability to analyse and evaluate to improve performance, demonstrating ability to action plan and critically evaluate • Understand the contribution which physical activity makes to health and fitness • Improve as effective and independent learners and as critical and reflective thinkers with curious and enquiring minds. Essential attributes needed to complete the course: • Good personal organisation and time management. • Excellent attendance, punctuality and work ethic. • Good understanding of Anatomy, Physiology and Exercise Physiology. • An active role in sport outside of school, such as a performer, participation in sport should be to a strong level to maximise marks in component 4 (There is an option to offer coaching, however students should regularly be doing this). • Good independent learning skills. • The ability to analyse and be confident to verbally respond to Q&A • A willingness to be challenged and resilient across all aspects of the course. • To provide evidence suitable for examination for coaching or practical performance
GCSE Grade 5 in PE
Components 1 to 3 are assessed by an examination paper, Component 4 is assessed through internal assessment and external moderation.
