GCSE PE
GCSE PE – Edexcel
The GCSE in Physical Education will equip students with the knowledge, understanding, skills and values they need to be able to develop and maintain their performance in physical activities. Students will also gain understanding of how physical activities benefit health.
Theory – 60% - assessed with 2 exam papers at the end of Y11.
Theory work to cover modules of the following:
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Fitness and body systems |
Health and Performance |
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Applied anatomy and physiology |
Health, fitness and well being |
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Movement analysis |
Sport psychology |
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Physical training |
Socio-cultural influences |
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Use of data |
Use of data |
Practical – 40%
(10%) Personal Exercise Programme.
- Planning the PEP
- Carrying out and monitoring the PEP
- Evaluation of the PEP
(30%) Skills and performance in 3 different sports (at least one must be team and at least one individual)
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Team activities |
Individual activities |
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Association football |
Rugby League |
Amateur boxing |
Sculling |
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Badminton
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Rugby Union |
Athletics |
Skiing |
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Basketball
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Squash |
Badminton |
Snowboarding |
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Camogie
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Table tennis |
Canoeing |
Squash |
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Cricket
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Tennis |
Cycling |
Swimming |
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Dance
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Volleyball |
Dance |
Table Tennis |
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Gaelic football
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Blind cricket |
Diving |
Tennis |
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Handball
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Goal Ball |
Golf |
Trampolining |
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Hockey |
Powerchair football |
Gymnastics |
Boccia |
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Hurling
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Table cricket |
Equestrian |
Polybat |
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Lacrosse |
Wheelchair basketball |
Kayaking |
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Netball |
Wheelchair football |
Rock Climbing |
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Rowing
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Wheelchair rugby |
Rowing |
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