GCSE
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
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.
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Component:
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Consists
of:
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Weighting
of component:
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| Practical
component
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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.
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50% of total marks
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| Terminal
examination
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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
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40%
of total marks
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Planning,
performing, monitoring and evaluating a health-related
exercise programme
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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
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GCSE PE related websites
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