GCSE (9-1) Physical Education (PE)
Studying GCSE (9-1) PE opens students’ eyes to the amazing world of sports performance. Not only do they have the chance to perform in three different sports through the Non Exam Assessment component, they can also develop wide ranging knowledge into the how and why of physical activity and sport. The combination of physical performance and academic challenge provides an exciting opportunity for the students. They can perform, and then through the academic study learn how to improve their performance through application of the theory. PE is learned about through a range of different contexts and the impact it has on our own and others’ everyday lives. The students learn the reasons why we do things and why some people outperform others – mentally and physically. They also delve into the ethical considerations behind the use of drugs and gain an understanding of the consequences of inactivity and poor diet. GCSE (9-1) PE includes the compulsory study of: Applied Anatomy and Physiology, Physical Training, Sports Psychology, Socio-cultural Influences and Health, Fitness and Wellbeing. Alongside this are the skills of PE, which are examined via the Non Exam Assessment (NEA) component.
Assessment
The GCSE (9-1) PE specification content is divided into three components. Each component is further sub-divided into topic areas and the detailed content associated with those topics. Components 1 and 2 are assessed by written examination papers. Component 3 is NEA, and is internally assessed and externally moderated.
Cambridge National
Sport Science Level 1/ Level 2 Certificate
Elite sport has fully embraced sport science and considers every minute detail of an athlete’s training programme, rest time, environment and psychology in the pursuit of excellence. The Cambridge Nationals in Sport Science offer students the opportunity to study key areas of sport science including anatomy and physiology linked to fitness, health, injury and performance; the science of training and application of training principles; and psychology in sport and sports performance.
Assessment
Cambridge Nationals use both internal and external assessment and have a range of exciting units to choose from. Both qualifications have the same structure with two mandatory units and a choice of optional units. The externally assessed unit contributes 25% of the marks for the Certificate size qualification.
Level 1 Qualification in Sports Leadership (Sports Leaders UK)
This is a nationally recognised qualification that enables successful learners to assist in leading purposeful and enjoyable sport/physical activity, under direct supervision. Young people undertaking a qualification in Sports Leadership will learn and demonstrate important life skills such as effective communication and organisation whilst learning to lead basic physical activities to younger people, their peers, older generations and within the community. The course involves both guided & peer-to-peer learning and supervised leadership to ensure that learners have all the skills they need to lead basic physical activities to other people.
Assessment
Sports Leaders UK have provided an easy to use Learner Evidence Record (LER) for this qualification. The LER is mandatory and uses the following assessments:
- Practical observation – video/photos can be used to support this
- Questioning of underpinning knowledge – via worksheets
- Plans and evaluations completed during the course
Student Voice Survey
https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/JRCS_PE_KS4