GCSE PE
Course overview
GCSE PE is a theory-based qualification with a significant practical and NEA element. It is therefore important that you are interested in both the practical and academic sides of PE.
In Year 10, you will normally spend equal amounts of curriculum time developing your theoretical knowledge and practical performance.
In Year 11, lessons will focus primarily on theory and examination preparation.
To be successful in GCSE PE, you should be regularly involved in sport and physical activity both in and outside of school. Regular participation will help you develop the practical skills, tactical understanding and performance required for the practical assessment, as well as giving you real sporting experiences that can support your understanding of the theory.
Course content
Practical performance
You will be assessed in three sports, which must be:
- Two team sports and one individual sport, or
- One team sport and two individual sports
Your three sports must be included on the AQA GCSE PE specification.
You may use sports that you participate in outside of school, but you will need to provide appropriate evidence of your performance, including video evidence where required. You should speak to your PE teacher before selecting your sports to ensure that they meet the AQA requirements.
Team sports
The AQA specification includes:
- Basketball
- Cricket
- Football
- Handball
- Hockey
- Ice Hockey
- Inline Roller Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Netball
- Rowing
- Rugby League
- Rugby Union
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
Individual sports
The AQA specification includes:
- Amateur Boxing
- Athletics
- Badminton
- Canoeing/Kayaking
- Cycling – track, road, or BMX racing
- Dance
- Diving
- Equestrian
- Figure Skating
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Rock Climbing
- Sailing
- Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Squash
- Swimming
- Table Tennis
- Tennis
- Trampolining
- Windsurfing
Important: Not every sport that you may participate in is eligible for assessment. If a sport is not included on the AQA specification, it cannot be submitted as one of your three practical activities. and Exa
Exam Board and Exam Structure
|
Paper |
Content |
Marks available |
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Paper 1 1 hour 15 mins |
AAnatomy and Physiology in Sport • Movement Analysis in Sport • Physical Training in Sport • Use of Data in Sport |
78 marks – 30% |
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Paper 2 1 hour 15 mins |
Sports Psychology • Socio-cultural Influences in Sport • Health, Fitness and Wellbeing in Sport |
78 marks – 30% |
|
Written Coursework Teacher Assessed – AQA moderation |
Analysis and Evaluation of Performance in Sport |
25 marks – 10% |
|
Practical Performance Teacher Assessed – AQA moderation |
Performance in three sports – demonstrating the role of the player/performer in individual and team sports |
25 marks per sport 10% per sport 30% in total |