Physical Education
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
GCSE Grade 4 in GCSE Physical Education or Grade 4 or above in Science (if GCSE Physical Education has not been studied).
WHAT IS THE COURSE CONTENT AND HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?
In Physical Education, there are two examined units and three additional units. Details of the examinations and their content are below:
YEAR 12:
Body Systems and the Effects of Physical Activity: 70-mark paper (1 hour, 30 minutes) in Year 12
- Develop an understanding of structures and functions of the key body systems, how these support and impact performance in sport and physical activity and the effects that physical activity, training and lifestyle can have on them.
Sports Coaching and Leadership: Internally assessed coursework, moderated by OCR
- Examine what makes good sports coaches and activity leaders and ways to improve performances of participants.
- Explore the roles and responsibilities of coaches and how they differ in delivering sport and physical activity.
- Plan and deliver a series of sports/activity sessions and reflecting on own practice.
YEAR 13:
Sports Organisation and Development: 60-mark paper (1 hour) in Year 13
- Examine the organisations that are involved in sport in the UK, their roles and responsibilities and how they work together.
- Enhance understanding of sports development, including the organisations involved, who sports development is targeted at and why in addition to how sports development is carried out.
- Learn how the success of sports development initiatives can be measured.
Sports Injuries and Rehabilitation: Internally assessed coursework, moderated by OCR
- Learn how to recognize and treat common sports injuries both immediately and through long-term rehabilitation programmes.
- Explore the possible psychological impacts of sports injuries and how to minimise the risk of injuries occurring in the first instance.
Sport and Exercise Psychology: Internally assessed coursework, moderated by OCR
- Examine the different motivations people have for participating in sport and exercise and how performance can be managed through an understanding of attribution theory, stress and group dynamics.
- Learn the impacts that participation in sport and exercise can have on a person’s mental health and well-being.
Exam Board
Cambridge Technical Level 3 – OCR
For further information, contact Mr M Armstrong m.armstong@st-nicholas.cheshire.sch.uk
ST NICHOLAS EXTRA:
The Physical Education Department is a successful and vibrant part of the school. Sixth formers can contribute to the school and wider community through leadership, officiating and organisation roles with the lower school in a variety of sports. This can add tremendous value to any applications such as UCAS Forms, apprenticeships, internships and personal statements.
