GCSE PE


GCSE PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Schemes of Work
Principles
of
Training
Health, Fitness and Factors Affecting Performance in Sport Factors Affecting Performance and Participation in Sport Social and Cultural Factors Affecting Participation in Sport

AQA:  Specification A

  Aims of the course

a)      to develop and apply the candidate’s knowledge, skills and understanding of physical education through selected physical activities;

b)      to develop the candidate’s understanding about the role of rules and conventions in selected physical activities;

c)      to develop the candidate’s skill of observation and analysis;

d)      to support the candidate’s personal and social development by adopting different roles in selected physical activities when working with others;

e)      to promote the candidate’s understanding of the health benefits and risks associated with taking part in physical activity;

f)       to develop the candidate’s knowledge and understanding of the different factors that affect participation and performance.  

Component:

Consists of:

Weighting of component:

Practical component   Assessed in 4 physical activities selected from at least 2 of the 6 National Curriculum Areas of Activity (Athletics, Dance, Games, Gymnastics, OAA and Swimming. 50% of total marks  
Terminal examination  

Covering the following sections:

1)  Health, fitness and physical activity  

2)  Factors affecting performance in physical activity

3)  Factors affecting participation in physical activity

4)  Resources for participation and performance  

40% of total marks

Planning, performing, monitoring and evaluating a health-related exercise programme  

A project through which pupil’s attempt to plan, perform, monitor and evaluate a health-related exercise programme designed specifically to their chosen sport

10 % of total marks  

GCSE PE related websites

Web site address Information
www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/pe/  Revision site for theoretical aspects
www.s-cool.co.uk 
www.physed.co.uk 
www.teachpe.co.uk 
www.worldofsportexamined.co.uk 
www.sportsteacher.co.uk 
www.1st4sport.com  A site with up to date sports information
www.sports.com/en 
www.pponline.co.uk  A site linked to the peak performance video series
www.brianmac.demon.co.uk  A site dedicated to training principles and training programmes
www.sportengland.org.uk  The Sport England web site
www.bbc.co.uk/sportacademy  A well informed site covering many aspects of GCSE PE
www.olympics.org.uk A site that covers various aspects associated with the Olympic games
www.insidethegames.com A site that goes behind the scenes of what is involved in the preparation and the hosting of the Olympic games
www.peoffice.com A useful link to other websites and useful resources

GCSE PE Textbooks & Revision Guides

Examining Physical Education for AQA A
Second Edition
Kirk Bizley
ISBN 0-435-50675-7

The World of Sport Examined
Paul Beashel & John Taylor
ISBN 0-17-222339-3

Revise for GCSE PE for AQA A
Kirk Bizley
ISBN 0-435-10040-8