IGCSE PHYSICAL EDUCATION
2019-2020
NAME: ______________________
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
SYLLABUS OVERVIEW
TEACHER’S NAME
PHYSICAL EDUCATION SYLLABUS OVERVIEW
LO1: Understand the IGCSE PE course outline
Candidates will study all of the following topics:
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LO2: Know how the course is assessed
Paper 1: Theory
1 hour 45 minutes, 100 marks
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The examination assesses candidates’ knowledge and understanding in relation to the
syllabus content.
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Candidates are required to demonstrate skills of description, interpretation and evaluation. The
question paper has a weighting of ______ per cent of the total marks of the qualification and
uses a mix of short answer questions and structured questions.
Note that candidates may only use physical activities listed in Section 6.2 as examples in their
answers to externally assessed
Component 2: Coursework - 100 marks
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Coursework is worth 50 per cent of the total marks of the qualification and each activity is
marked out of _____ marks.
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The coursework component assesses candidates’ performance in ________ physical activities
from at least _______ of the seven categories listed next.
LO3: Identify sports/activities for assessment
1. What Sports Do You Play?
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2. How long have you played them?
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3. What level do you play at? (recreational, school, club/travel)
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4. How would you describe your ability in each? (skills, tactics, fitness etc.)
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5. What areas do you need to develop for each sport?
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6. Are there any sports you would interested in learning?
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LO4: Explore some basic theoretical concepts and apply to sport
Identify the athlete and their sport?
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Task: Select one of these 12 athletes. Identify and explain 3 skill-related components of fitness
relevant to their sport.
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Identify and explain tests that can be used for each component.
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Explain what training methods can be used to enhance performance?
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