GCSE P.E
HOW THE COURSE WORKS
THEORY
 UNIT 1
The theory of Physical Education Sections 1.1
and 1.2
 Exam
90 mins and will be in May 2014
• 10 multi choice questions
• 12-15 Short answer questions
• 2 scenario/essay questions
Total = 80 marks
= 40% of total mark
UNIT 1
 Theory of Physical Education
 2 sections
1.1
Healthy and active Lifestyles
o 1.11
Benefits of participation
o 1.12
Influences on a healthy and active lifestyle
o 1.13
Exercise and fitness
o 1.14
Physical Activity
o 1.15
Personal health and well being
 2.1
Healthy and active body
o 2.11
Healthy and active body
o 2.12
Cardio Vascular system
o 2.13
Respiratory system
o 2.14
Muscular system
o 2.15
Skeletal system
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UNIT 2
 2.1 Controlled Assessment
Practical Activities

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4 to be offered (from a choice of 56)
Activities must be in at least 2 areas of the NC
4 x 10 = 40 marks
= 48% of total mark
This will take place in the 1st week of April
Amateur boxing
American football
Association football
Badminton
Baseball
Basketball
Cricket
Fencing
Field hockey
Gaelic football
Handball
Hurling/camogie
Ice hockey
Inline hockey
Judo
Ju-jitsu
Karate
Korfball
Lacrosse
Lawn tennis
Netball
Polo
Archery
Athletics
Clay pigeon shooting
Competitive swimming
Cross-country running
Cycling
Golf
Lawn bowls
Rowing
Weightlifting
Rounders
Gymnastics
Rugby league Synchronised swimming
Rugby union Trampolining
Softball
Squash
Dance
Table tennis
Ice dance
Tae kwon do
Volleyball
Water polo
Fitness training*
* For fitness training, students must offer at least two of
the following activities in combination:
– aerobics
– body pump
– circuit training
– continuous training
– interval training
– pilates
– weight training
– yoga.
UNIT 2
 2.2 Controlled Assessment
Analysis of Performance
 Rules, Regulations and Terminology
 Observe and Analyse Performance
 Evaluate Performance
 Plan Strategies, Tactics and Practices
 Plan a Personal Exercise Programme
Total = 20 marks
divided by 2
4 marks
4 marks
4 marks
4 marks
4 marks
= 12% of total mark
Facts (2012 figures)
 58% of all candidates gained C or above.
 If this was only a written paper that figure would be 31%
(Girls much higher written exam grades than boys).
 If it was just a practical assessment that figure would have
been 65%.
 In 2012 68% was the grade boundary for a C grade.
 The most popular activities shown are; Fitness (Circuit &
Continuous) and Football.
MDI Facts
 Activities are not graded equally, therefore some are easier to
gain good marks in than others.
 ‘Generous’ marking schemes include; Climbing, Personal
Survival, Orienteering, Cricket, Handball, Netball, Horse
Riding, Martial Arts, MTB, Dance, Rounders, Table Tennis
and Table Tennis Officiating.
 ‘Harsh’ marking schemes include; Badminton, Cross
Country, Tennis, Rugby Union, Rugby league and
Gymnastics.
GCSE PE
 IS NOT :
 Classroom based.
 Just another PE lesson.
 Just a doss.
 IS:
 A subject you should have no problem gaining C or above in IF
you put the work in.
 Fun, enjoyable, worthwhile and valuable.