What will I study? Students will be studying for altered GCSE requirements in 2018 in line with
Government requirements. The latest information from EDEXCEL indicates the
GCSE course will be a 60% theory/40% practical split (this may be subject to change)
Throughout this course students will be taking part in a wide variety of different sporting activities such as, Boxing, Trampolining , Netball, Athletics, Badminton, and many more. 40% of the course is assessed practically. Therefore students opting for this course must be in line to achieve a minimum of level 6 in PE by the end of year nine. Within the 40% of practical assessment students must complete a personal exercise programme, and an analysis of performance.
Students can also be assessed in carrying out the role of a leader, coach or official.
60% of the course is assessed on a theory basis which is broken down into two units. The first, Healthy, active lifestyles, requires students to develop an understanding of physical activity in relation to a healthy active lifestyle, looking at influences on involvement, fitness training and diet. The second Your healthy,
active body, focuses on the body systems and structures and how they are developed through exercise
How will I be assessed?
60% Theory (Examination at end of Year 11)
40% Practical (assessed in practical performance in two sports, Analysis of
Performance and completion of a Personal Exercise Programme)
How will this subject help me progress to college/6 th form & university?
Students will need to achieve a Grade A/B at GCSE to access AS/A level courses.
Grades A-C in GCSE will enable students to secure a place on BTEC Level 3 Sports
Courses.
At A level students must secure a Grade A-C to successfully access Sports related
University Courses .
What kind of careers could I follow with this subject?
GCSE P.E. develops the transferable and key skills that employers are looking for and can lead to a wide variety of employment opportunities such as training in areas such as recreational management, leisure activities, coaching, the fitness industry, the armed forces and the Civil Service.
Take a look at these job roles, which the GCSE in P.E. could be relevant to:
 Sports Coach/ Teacher
 Physiotherapist
 Sports Psychologist
 Police Force/Fire Service
 Sports Development Officer
 Leisure Centre Attendant
 Leisure Centre Manager
 Fitness Instructor/Personal Trainer/Aerobics Instructor

 Lifeguard
 Health Nutritionist